The happiest wife and mother in the land
Wears an emerald shining on her hand.
(Tiffany & Co., 1892, 1909)

Who first beholds the light of day
In spring’s sweet, flowery month of May,
And wears an emerald all her life,
Shall be a loved and happy wife.
(Tiffany & Co., 1892, 1909)

Birthstones:
Modern, post-1900: emerald
Traditional, 1800-1900: agate

Pre-1900 Birthstones:
Jewish: chalcedony, carnelian, or agate
Roman: agate
Spanish: agate
Arabic: emerald
Polish: emerald
Russian: emerald
Italian: agate

Guardian Angel: Amriel

Male Talismanic Gem: carbuncle (see ruby and spinel)

Apostle: Bartholomew

Zodiac: Gemini

Flower: hawthorne