What's a gift? A little something to treasure as the years pass by.  To symbolize what an event means.  Just to show how strongly you feel.  The reasons are so many.  Sometimes it's just that at this time you have an extra bonus, and want to make up for last time when the gift wasn't exactly what she wanted.

So, why are more and more people leaning towards emerald rings?  The first reason is so variable for everybody.  But here are the most common reasons as cited by others:

Popularity and Color:

A lot of people wear emeralds for color and trend, as seen in the celebrity circuit.  This is the most exclusive green gemstone found.  And green is synonymous with eternity, perennial growth and soothing presence.  The greatest emerald ring headliner was emerald ring that Jackie Kennedy received from JFK.

Rarity:

There's a lot of hype that's gone into diamonds and their marketing, but the other gemstone which is rarer than diamonds is emerald.  Sources of emeralds vary, and the place of origin affects the value of an emerald.  For example, a Zambian emerald usually commands a much higher premium than a Brazilian emerald.

Symbolism:

For ages, emeralds have symbolized exclusivity, friendship, constancy, growth and this makes them ideal attestations of love.  It is a deep expression of feelings not expressed otherwise.

Going Green:

Angelina Jolie, Dita Von Teese and Eva Mendes are just some of the celebrities who are going green.  Green is glamorous, gorgeous and the must-have jewelry color for a stunning wardrobe.

Birthstone:

Emeralds are birthstones for the month of May.  So, if you missed the birthday, they make great Christmas or Thanksgiving gifts.  This so, because people do like to wear them irrespective of birth month.

Mysticism:

Beloved by Venus, Roman Goddess of love and beauty, Emerald is one of the most prized gemstones.  Precious in every way, Emerald has a rich spring-green color that symbolizes growth and fertility.

Perhaps the key to the current popularity of emeralds is the mysticism associated with them.  People now have access to loads of information about the mysticism associated with emeralds.  Throughout history emeralds have had associations, both romantic and curative, around them.  Emeralds formed an eminent part of the breastplate that Aaron received.

Emerald is also believed to be symbolic of devotion and eternal love.  Ancient Egypt and Cleopatra's romance with emeralds is well known.

In ancient Rome, emeralds were believed to have a soothing effect on the soul.  Modern scientists have since shown this myth to have some basis in fact: tests indicate that the human eye is more sensitive to green than any other color.  Middle Age seers used emeralds to foretell the future, as well as to ward off evil spirits and cure ailments ranging from bad eyesight to infertility.  The stone was also said to improve memory and bring great wealth to its wearer.

Derived from the Latin word for green, "smaragdus", emerald is also the traditional gift of choice for couples celebrating their 20th and 35th wedding anniversaries.