Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac — the grounding earth sign that comes right after Aries fire. The bull. Reliable, patient, practical, and hardworking. Taureans are the "work hard, play hard" people of the zodiac. They'll put in the hours, but they also know all about self-care and enjoying the rewards of that effort.
They're also famously stubborn. What a Taurus sees as dedication, everyone else sees as an immovable force. I think the perfect example of Taurus energy is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson — ambitious, persevering, and once his mind is made up, he's going through that wall whether it moves or not.
Designing Jewelry for a Taurus
When I'm putting together a piece for a Taurus, I'm thinking earthy, grounded, with a touch of luxury. These are people who appreciate quality materials and craftsmanship — they'll notice the details.
- Emerald — the May birthstone and the quintessential Taurus stone. Emerald promotes loyalty, success, and prosperity — all things a Taurus values deeply. It also brings a loving, heart-centered energy that balances out that driven, practical side.
- Rose quartz and rhodonite — both help Taurus with self-love, compassion, and releasing worry. Rhodonite especially, with its pink-and-black coloring, has a grounding quality that resonates with this earth sign. Our Think Big! focal set pairs beautifully with a strand of rose quartz for a necklace or bracelet.
- Tree of Life — wire wrap gemstone chips of your choice into a Tree of Life pendant. The symbolism of deep roots and steady growth is pure Taurus energy, and it's a satisfying wire wrapping project.
Taurus Gemstones
Taurus spans April and May, so there are birthstones from both months to work with:
- Diamond (or crystal quartz) — the April birthstone. Clarity, strength, and brilliance.
- Emerald — the May birthstone. Love, prosperity, and loyalty. The green speaks directly to Taurus's earth element.
- Dark sapphire — traditionally considered Taurus's lucky stone. Deep, rich, and protective.
- Rose quartz — the stone of love and emotional healing. Softens that Taurus intensity with compassion.
- Rhodonite — pink and black, grounding and heart-opening at the same time. Helps with forgiveness and releasing old patterns.
- Kunzite — a gentle, high-vibration stone that encourages emotional openness.
- Peridot — bright green, cheerful, and associated with abundance.
Taurus is an earth sign, and crystals come from the earth. There's a natural resonance there — Taureans tend to connect with stones intuitively.
Colors and Element
Element: Earth
Colors: Green and pink. Lean into rich, natural greens and soft pinks when choosing beads for a Taurus piece. These are the colors that match both the sign's energy and its most important stones.
If you're making something for the Taurus in your life, start with emerald or rose quartz and build from there. Come by the store and we'll help you put together a combination that fits.