Learn about Emeralds

Emeralds belong to the Beryl family is considered as the stone of “Peace” and the stone of “spring”. It derives its glorious green color due to the presence of chromium and vanadium. Flawless Emeralds is hard to find hence very often these gemstones are enhanced by oiling them to hide the fissures. The Emerald cut or the step cut given to the gemstones enhance the beauty of it. These natural gemstones with the trapped crystal network gives a lovely patterns resembling foliage in a garden and hence known as the “Jardin” in French. Emeralds are rated as “Type III" gemstone in terms of quality and clarity by GIA which means that they are virtually always included to one degree or another.

Legends speak about Emerald:

• According to the ancient folklore Emerald is associated with the planet Mercury (the messenger of Gods and of travel). This is the reason it is known as the “Travelers Protection Stone”.
• It is also said that the when Emerald is subjected to extreme heat it actually sweats or expel water.
• The Emeralds is the sacred gemstone of the Goddess Venus.

Belief on Emeralds:

• It is believed that Emeralds symbolizes for fertilizing the land by bringing rain.
• In Christianity it is believed as a symbol of faith and hope
• It is also believed to be the sacred gemstone of the Goddess Venus and so brings love and hope with it.

The best quality Emerald:

The color with fresh young green grass color or pure spectral green with the tinge of blue is considered to be the finest quality of Emerald gemstones. Places like Brazil, Zambia and Colombia is said to produce the best quality of gemstones. Emeralds are all time favorite of the most beautiful queen Cleopatra of the Egyptian Civilization. The birthstone of May and the given in the 20th century is still the most popular and beautiful gemstones in the world.