Emerald is a green-colored gemstone attributed with numerous virtues. With a hardness of 7.5 – 8.0 on the Mohs scale, this gem seduces with its color and beauty when cut to adorn jewelry (engagement rings, earrings, bracelets…). Why is emerald jewelry an excellent gift for a loved one?
What is the emerald’s symbol?
Emerald has many historical origins. Colombia has the best mines for this precious stone, producing some of the finest emeralds to be found on the market. These magnificent green gems also come from Zambia, Brazil, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The most recent emerald deposits were discovered in Ethiopia in 2016.
Many symbols are associated with this gem, depending on its origins and history. It symbolizes love, fertility, wisdom and renewal, fidelity and loyalty. Emerald is also the gemstone that symbolizes the celebration of 40 years of marriage. Emerald jewelry is the ideal gift to convey a message of love or to mark a special occasion.
What is the power of emerald?
Emerald is a gemstone strongly linked to nature and the elements that surround it. It draws its energy from the environment. This gives it great regenerative power and the ability to create cohesion between man and nature. Emerald is one of the most recommended gemstones for balancing energies. Its great power enables it to absorb the energy of other gems and crystals. This is why it is often recommended not to wear emerald jewelry with other gems such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires…
This gem is associated with the heart chakra, the crown chakra and the 3rd eye chakra. Because of its association with the heart chakra, emerald is associated with love. It also symbolizes joy, courage and perseverance. Its authentic energy stimulates healing of emotional wounds.
What color emerald to choose?
Emeralds range in color from pale to deep green. Stones with an intense green color are undoubtedly the most beautiful emeralds. The best beryls are also stones with a uniform coloration. Choose a gem set with a stone that doesn’t show color zoning.
When it comes to different shades of color, blue emeralds are more popular than yellow stones. Gems with a medium tone are also the most recommended. They are neither too light nor too dark. The purity of emerald color is determined by its saturation.
In jewelry, stones with good saturation are preferred, as they reflect light better and have greater brilliance.
Emerald as a birthstone
Since ancient times, a gemstone has been associated with a specific birth month. According to this tradition, emerald is the birthstone of May. A piece of green gemstone jewelry would therefore be the perfect gift for someone born in the fourth month of the year.
It’s a gem that brings hope and luck. Emerald transmits positive energies to people born in May. It clears emotional blockages and helps combat certain disorders. This stone is also widely used in lithotherapy for its many benefits to the body.
When to give an emerald?
A piece of jewelry adorned with emerald is a gift that can be given on any occasion. This type of gift can be used to convey a message of love, care, hope or renewal. An emerald bracelet is an ideal gift for a relationship that began during the month of May.
You can give your partner an emerald engagement ring to celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary. You’ll also find emerald engagement rings, necklaces and many other items of jewelry in our online boutique, which you can offer for any occasion.
