From the French for 'a thousand grains', the tiny beads of a milgrain accent can add complexity and detail to a Lab Emerald design, as well as create a vintage or antique look. Emerald is associated with Venus, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. They say an emerald pendant can protect lovers from unfaithfulness. Sapphire has always been associated with the sacred and divine. A sapphire pendant is said to bring serenity and purity to the wearer.