Origin:
Make life merrier and each day brighter with this powerful green rock, commonly known as “Emerald”. Every gemstone is believed to have powers of its own and so does emerald the sacred stone of planet Mercury .Originating from the French word “esmeraude” meaning “green stone” this precious gemstone belongs to the family of beryl gems. It retains its color as well as luster in all kinds of lights and has the most beautiful and mesmerizing green hue. Not only has this rich green stone been entrancing men and women since the time of Ancient Egypt but is also by weight known to be one the most unique and valuable gemstone in the world.
Emerald birthstone of the May born:
It is believed that a particular gemstone represents the month that a person is born in, emerald is the birthstone for the month of May. This green rock is a symbol of hope, wisdom, love, prosperity, and is believed to be the prince among the assembly of all nine planets. Emerald gives auspicious results for the natives who are born under the zodiac sign Gemini, Virgo and Taurus. This May birthstone is said to captivate the heart, has a soothing touch, and is believed to give peaceful vibrations.
Your luck with the green rock:
The symbolic meaning of green color is renewal of life and thus, emerald is considered by many as the stone of prophecy and has long been the symbol of hope. This green stone has an endless list of positive effects and is said to bring the wearer love, wisdom, good health, and happiness in life. Emerald is also a stone of prosperity and riches, it is said to give peace and serenity to its owner. This gem is also suggested a gift for the 20th, 35th, and 55th wedding anniversaries.
Wear an Emerald for all the right reasons… the official color of this season:
This elegant stone not only has a subtle vintage air to it that translates beautifully into jewels, but is adored by all throughout history. The Pantone color of the year always has an impact on the fashion world, and the color for this year is – emerald green. From the runway to the retailers the multi-faceted emerald green is the hot color trend that continues to sparkle and fascinate this coming season as well. Whether it’s one-of-a-kind antique or a custom designed style, an emerald ring always makes a beautiful style statement. Emerald rings are very often cut in a square style, now known as the emerald cut and in particular are bold, vibrant, and distinctive, just like the women who wear them. From the oval cut emerald ring which is a multi-purpose piece of jewelry that fits to any occasion to the delicate pear-shaped emerald ring that has a classic elegance and never goes out of style, each is said to make a mark this year too. Also, seen this year round is a new trend in emerald rings that are being made in white gold and set with diamonds on the side. There is nothing more pleasing than a timeless emerald that is perceived to be sophisticated and luxurious and would be cherished by future generations forever.
Wear and Care:
Spring is considered to be the most effective time for the powers of the emerald. The weight of this gemstone should not be less than 2 carats and it should be set in gold or silver and can also, be worn in combination with other stones as well. This rock is recommended to be worn on a Wednesday at the time of sunrise.