May Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley Meaning & Jewelry
If you or someone you love was born in May, your birth flower is the lily of the valley — a bloom symbolizing sweetness, humility, and a return to happiness. Here's the meaning and history of the May birth flower, and how to wear it in personalized jewelry. This guide is part of our complete birth flowers by month series.
At Stellera & Co., every birth flower piece is made to order in nickel-free 925 sterling silver and can be paired with a matching birthstone for a doubly personal keepsake.
About the May birth flower: Lily of the Valley
Lily of the valley is a delicate spring flower with tiny, fragrant white bells along an arching stem. May's secondary flower, the hawthorn, represents hope.
What the lily of the valley means
The lily of the valley symbolizes sweetness, humility, and a return to happiness. In France, sprigs of lily of the valley are given on May Day to wish good luck, and the flower has graced royal weddings as a symbol of renewed happiness and pure love. Worn close, it's a quiet daily reminder of those qualities — for yourself, or for the person you're giving it to.
How to wear lily of the valley jewelry
Lily of the valley's quiet elegance lends itself to a refined, romantic piece — beautiful for spring brides and Mother's Day. Wear it solo for a quietly meaningful look, or layer it with an initial or name piece to tell a fuller story. A personalized birth flower necklace is a lovely way to feature the May bloom. When choosing a finish, cooler skin tones tend to glow in silver, while warmer tones suit gold and rose gold.
Lily of the Valley jewelry as a May birthday gift
Because it's tied to a specific person and month, a lily of the valley piece is a wonderfully thoughtful gift for someone born in May — meaningful for birthdays, Mother's Day, and new beginnings, and it arrives gift-ready. For more ideas, see our personalized jewelry gift guide.
Pair it with the May birthstone
For a doubly personal gift, pair the lily of the valley with May's birthstone, the emerald. Combining a birth flower and birthstone captures both traditions in a single keepsake — read more in our May birthstone guide.
Shop May birth flower jewelry
Browse made-to-order pieces in the birth flower necklace collection, or explore the full range of birth flower jewelry.
Caring for your lily of the valley jewelry
Take your piece off before showering, swimming, or applying perfume and lotion, and store it dry in a soft pouch. A gentle buff with a soft cloth restores shine to sterling silver, keeping your made-to-order piece bright for years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the May birth flower?
The May birth flower is the lily of the valley, which symbolizes sweetness, humility, and a return to happiness.
Does May have a second birth flower?
Yes. Alongside the lily of the valley, May is also associated with the hawthorn — choose whichever speaks to you.
Can I add the matching birthstone?
Yes. Many of our birth flower designs let you add the month's birthstone, so a single piece carries both your flower and stone.
How long does a personalized piece take?
Each piece is made to order, so production takes about 2-3 weeks, with a total delivery time of roughly 3-4 weeks.
More birth flowers: ← April: Daisy | June: Rose →
Part of our birth flowers by month series — find the bloom that's yours.
