Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, a fixed earth sign ruled by Venus. The dates run from April 20 to May 20, deep into spring when the earth is fully awake and producing. Taurus is associated with the physical world in its most pleasurable form — beauty, comfort, good food, fine materials, the satisfaction of something built to last. The bull is patient, deliberate, and immovable once it has decided. It does not rush. It does not change course easily. And it has excellent taste. The stones in this collection are chosen for their resonance with those qualities: emerald, rose quartz, green aventurine, rhodonite, malachite.
Earth sign. Fixed. Venus-ruled. April 20 to May 20.
Taurus and Venus
Venus rules both Taurus and Libra, but it expresses differently in each. In Libra, Venus governs relationships and aesthetics. In Taurus, Venus governs the physical senses — what feels good, what is beautiful, what is worth having and keeping. Taurus is the sign most attuned to quality over quantity, to the pleasure of a well-made object, to the satisfaction of owning something that will last. Jewelry made by hand from raw materials is a natural fit.
Emerald
A green variety of beryl, colored by chromium and sometimes vanadium. One of the four precious gemstones alongside diamond, ruby, and sapphire. Found primarily in Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, and Zimbabwe. The traditional birthstone for May and one of the oldest stones used in jewelry — Cleopatra was famously devoted to emeralds from her own mines in Egypt. Associated with abundance, growth, and the full expression of Venus energy. Raw emerald is less vivid than faceted but shows the crystal structure clearly.
Rose Quartz
Pink quartz associated with self-love, beauty, and the Venusian qualities of comfort and care. For Taurus, rose quartz supports the cultivation of pleasure and self-worth — the recognition that you deserve the beautiful things you are drawn to. One of the most universally accessible stones and genuinely beautiful in raw form.
Green Aventurine
A quartz variety with fuchsite mica inclusions that produce a sparkling shimmer. Associated with optimism, prosperity, and the confidence to pursue what you want. For Taurus, green aventurine supports the patient accumulation of good things — the slow, steady building that this sign does better than any other.
Rhodonite
A manganese silicate mineral in pink to deep rose with distinctive black veining. Associated with emotional balance, self-worth, and the healing of old wounds around value and deserving. For Taurus, rhodonite addresses the shadow side of the sign — the tendency to hold on too long, to equate love with possession, to struggle with letting go.
Malachite
A copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with banded green patterns ranging from pale mint to deep forest. Associated with transformation, growth, and the clearing of stagnant patterns. For Taurus, malachite supports the fixed sign's most difficult work — change. It is the stone for when staying the same is no longer an option. Raw malachite dust is toxic — all pieces are sealed and safe to wear.
Materials and Care
All pieces are set in electroformed copper or wire-wrapped brass, handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Malachite should be kept away from acids and prolonged water exposure. Remove all pieces before water and chemicals. Store dry. Copper develops a natural patina over time.
