The big day is near, and all you can think of about the perfection of the day. Other than your head in the clouds, something else is also pending, that one perfect thing that can not only complete the auspicious ceremony, but also bind you forever with your partner — the wedding band.

Emerald, the lush green birthstone of May, is one of the coveted and precious gemstones. Its captivating hue is not the only factor that makes it popular. This prized stone is in vogue due to its rarity and considerable hardness score of 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale.