emerald

May's birth stone

Emerald is a precious green gemstone, a variety of beryl colored by trace amounts of chromium.

The color itself—a vivid, slightly bluish green—is called emerald: emerald waters, emerald eyes.

Ireland is the Emerald Isle for its lush green landscape.

In printing, emerald was a size of type between minion and nonpareil.

gemstone

beryl

Silicate gemstone mineral

carat · clarity · jardin · Colombian · Zambian · Brazilian · chromium · vanadium · silicate · hexagonal

luxury

precious

Highly esteemed, greatly valued

opulent · exclusive · prestigious · prized · coveted · expensive · collectible · investment · auction · estate

cuts

brilliant

Intensely bright or gifted

  • cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
  • stepFoot movement forward
  • ovalElongated rounded shape

pear · cushion · marquise · princess · radiant · trillion · baguette · heart · rose · round

green

verdant

Lush with plants

  • lushRichly abundant in growth
  • forestTree-dense ecosystem
  • jungleDense tropical forest

foliage · leafy · deep · rich · vivid · dark · bright · saturated · hue · tint

jewelry

ring

Closed curve shape

earrings · brooch · tiara · setting · bezel · prong · claw · halo · solitaire · pavé

envy

jealousy

Resentful desire for another's advantages

greed · longing · desire · yearning · rivalry · grudge · bitterness · pining · spite · invidiousness

dragonfly

skimmer

Slotted kitchen utensil

glider · dasher · darter · pennant · percher · saddlebag · pintail

Irish

Eire

Island nation's native name

Shamrock · Hibernia · Connemara · Kilkenny · Blarney · Claddagh · Tara · Erin · Banshee

Categories
Opposites
color spectrum position

emeraldred

Primary color, warm

ruby red · scarlet · crimson · magenta · vermillion

gemstone type

emeraldruby

Precious red gemstone

garnet · red diamond · sapphire · fire opal · carnelian

symbolic/cultural meaning

emeraldruby

Precious red gemstone

bloodstone · red · fire · gold

Phrases
Family

emerald ash borer, emeralds, Emerald City, emerald green, Emerald Isle

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G