Emerald Green

The Emerald is one of the most beautiful green stones in Nature!!!

It is the birthstone of Taurus, April 20 – May 20, and the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th, and 55th year of marriage.

Emerald’s Symbolism

The Emerald is a symbol of love and is associated with Venus, the goddess of love in mythology. It symbolizes youth and rebirth. Maybe that is what also connects the stone to May; Spring is in full force!

Wearing Emeralds brings good fortune as well as the ability to see the future. Ancient legends also claim that it gives the wearer the ability to find the truth. They held special powers that protected the wearer from evil spells.

Because of these, the Emerald was known as the “The Jewel of Kings.” Cleopatra was known to love the stone and often gave it away as gifts. Other royals used  them to test for poison and would have servants put one in their mouth to test their food and drink.

Emerald, the Stone

The color of the Emerald is regal, elegant, and beautiful.

They occur in a variety of green colors. The magnificent green color that gives extraordinary value to this gem is due to small amounts of chromium and vanadium.

The deeper and more vivid the color green, the more valuable the gemstone. They may contain inclusions (trapped material inside the mineral while it is forming). Although inclusions may bring down the value of many stones, it does not devalue Emeralds as much. Inclusions are somewhat expected.

The first known Emerald mines were in Egypt, dating from at least 330 BC into the 1700s. Cleopatra was passionate for the stone, and used it in her royal adornments.

Ever wonder why Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle? The poet William Drennan referred to Ireland this way in his poem “When Erin First Rose.” He calls her “…The Em’rald of Europe…” and describes her as “…the green island…”. Read the poem here. It’s pretty cool!

Let no feeling of vengeance presume to defile

The cause of, or men of, the Emerald Isle.

Emeralds Healing Ability

The Emerald is extensively used for physical and emotional healing. The color green of the Emerald is known to relieve stress and eye strain. People would gaze into it to receive the effect. Jewelers, in particular, would keep one in their workplace and gaze upon it when feeling tired and fatigued. It was also used to cure fevers and stomach ailments as well as to stop bleeding. 

If worn about the neck or finger, Emeralds prevent convulsions in children.  They aid with ailments of the spine. Emeralds help fight all mental illness and neurological disorders.

Emeralds are said to drive away evil spirits, and to preserve the chastity of the wearer. The stone brings wisdom and good fortune.
Ancient belief says that the Emerald gives faith, success in love, and helps discover false friends.

Another interesting bit. If a person remained chaste and wore an Emerald, they would be rewarded with greater speech ability and a healthier body.

But, here is my favorite!

It was once believed that a mother who wears Emeralds keeps her child safe from complications during childbirth.

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