Thought to symbolise rebirth and love, May's birthstone emerald is a vivid gem with a stunning colour as deep as a Caribbean lagoon. A key component of some of the best sea-inspired jewels, here is our edit of the best emerald fine jewellery to treat the May birthday girl in your life to this month.

18 karat gold, sterling silver, emerald and diamond earrings, £8,065, Amrapali at Net-A-Porter

Secret watch with a 24.37 carat emerald and 23.38 carat diamonds, POA, Graff Diamonds

Edwardian Columbian emerald and diamond pendant, £39,500, Bentley & Skinner

Emerald and diamond Kissing Ring, POA, Boghossian

Sliced emerald necklace, £13,355, Kimberly McDonald at Farfetch

1950s diamond and emerald platinum bracelet, £13,159, Tiffany & Co at 1stdibs

18 karat rose gold emerald and diamond bee ring, £890, Bee Goddess at Harrods

1735 platinum, emerald an diamond earrings, POA, Garrard

18 karat white and yellow gold brooch with 3.66 carat emerald and white and yellow diamonds, POA, Theo Fennell