Emerald
Emerald
Emerald , the stone of mythology and legends, is one of the four most valuable stones in the world. (Other precious stones are Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby. Stones other than these are considered semi-precious stones.)
Emerald was believed to bring rain because of its green color. Emerald stone has been used as jewelry for centuries. Emerald mines in ancient Egypt date back to B.C. It dates back to 1650. Emerald has traditionally been considered the birthstone of May. Additionally, in some cultures, emeralds are known as a traditional gift for the 55th wedding anniversary. It is the Stone of Loyalty.
Emerald, a type of beryl mineral, is a flawless stone. It is more malleable than other precious stones. It does not shine so much like other stones. Its color is eye-catching and it is a very impressive stone. This green and transparent precious stone is a very valuable jewel. It gives Peace and Happiness.
Emerald, which does not have a high power to refract and spread light, does not shine much compared to other precious stones. The finest emeralds, including the British crown jewels, are exported from Colombia.
Emerald Stone Properties
Emeralds are formed together with calcite and pyrite in veins. Pure emeralds are very rare. Emerald crystals often contain other minerals and small flecks.
Emeralds have many cut types, just like diamonds. However, the most preferred one is the "Emerald" cut, which gives its name to itself. Caring for Emerald is also important. It needs to be oiled at regular intervals to regain its color and smooth surface.
Those that are not cracked or broken are very valuable because they are very rare. Emerald brings abundance and joy.
Emerald, which is transparent with the shine of glass, is a very hard mineral. According to the Mohs hardness scale, its hardness is 7.5-8. Emerald can contain many shades of green. The most valuable shade is Grass Green. However, it also gave its name to that color and is called Emerald Green . Although Emeralds in lighter or darker green tones are valuable, they are less valuable than grass green ones. The most valuable Emeralds are mined in Zambia. It is also mined in Colombia, Australia, Brazil, Pakistan, Africa, India, Egypt, Russia and the USA.
Another criterion that determines the quality and value of the emerald is its transparency. Additionally, those with stains or cracks are considered less valuable. These criteria are important when buying emeralds. Of course, distinguishing a quality Emerald depends on the experience of experts. For this reason, it is best to shop from places you can trust.
One of the most important criteria when choosing an emerald is that there are no cracks. Emerald that is not cracked is very valuable. Unfortunately, there are also stones on the market that are sealed with oil and sold as if they were not cracked. One should also be careful in this regard.
Emerald is not very strong in terms of diffusing and refracting light. It does not shine much compared to other stones. We mentioned that it belongs to the beryl group. Other species in the beryl group are as follows; Aquamarine in water blue color, Heliodor in yellow color and Morganite in pink color.
Emerald should be protected from severe impacts and high temperatures. If you are not careful, cracks may appear on your non-cracked stone. Emerald cleaning should be done with a dry and soft cloth. No detergent or chemical should be applied. It should be kept in a bright environment frequently to increase its brightness and clarity.
Benefits of Emerald Stone
- It strengthens the immune system, nervous system, heart, lungs and kidneys.
- It strengthens friendship, marriage and family ties.
- Emerald is a stone of loyalty, it increases the feeling of loyalty.
- It clarifies feelings of success and satisfaction. It saves you from the feeling of inadequacy and strengthens the feeling of gratitude towards life.
- It gives the person a feeling of love. It increases the joy of life.