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· 21 Nov 2022

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The Historical Connection Of Emerald Gemstone

The lush green-colored gemstone emerald has a deep connection with antiquity and nobility. The stunning gemstone has been a part of many cultures and is considered a symbol of wealth and power. These days emerald is considered one the best choices for engagement rings because of its alluring color and symbolism. In ancient times, it was considered a symbol of fertility and immortality. Let’s surf the waves of the ocean of emerald’s rich history.

Early, Known Emeralds

The first known emerald mines were in Egypt, dating from at least 330 BC. Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt, was known to have a passion for emeralds. She used them to adorn her royal jewels. Emerald has been known by many names because many large ancient empires prized it for different reasons and thus came along many names. In ancient India, the stone was known as “marakata,” translating to “the green growth.” The current name emerald is most likely derived from the Latin word “smaragdus.” Over time this word became emerald. It is also believed that early Spanish used  emeralds as a currency to buy precious metals such as gold and silver.

Notable Emeralds

There are many well-known emeralds and you can find them in world museums. All of them have a rich history. Some of the notable emeralds are:

• Mogul Mughal Emerald
• The Bahia Emerald
• The Chalk Emerald
• The Stotesbury Emerald
• The Crown of the Andes
• Diadem of the Duchess of Angouleme Marie Therese of France
• The Guinness Emerald Crystal
• The Seringapatam Emeralds
• Elizabeth Taylor’s emerald and diamond pendant and brooch
• Cleopatra’s emerald collection

Beliefs and Astrological Significance

Emerald is a birthstone for May and it is believed to have many positive influences on its wear for instance enhancing the intellectual ability and developing reasoning skills. It boosts concentration abilities, making it a suitable gemstone for students and those who are into spirituality. In Indian astrology, emerald is associated with the planet mercury which is responsible for making a person an intellectual and effective speaker. It is also recommended to the natives who are into financial affairs. Many gemstones are described in Hindu mythology and emerald is also one of them, so we can say Indian history also accommodates emeralds very well.

Major Sources Of Emerald

As we have already discussed, early emeralds were mined in Egypt. Emeralds have various sources, but Muzo mine in Colombia is one of the oldest continuing suppliers. Natives of this area had been mining emeralds from this source for a long time before it was abandoned and eventually rediscovered in the 1700s by the Spanish conquistadors. Muzo is a place that is known for having perfectly green emeralds, though this is not the ideal color for emeralds.

Bluish green is the ideal color for emeralds and Chivor in Colombia is known for emeralds with a bluish component. Cozcuez is another place in Colombia but it is known for its more yellowish color emeralds.

Can You Purchase a Historical Emerald?

Till now, you might have understood that this green color gemstone has historical and astrological significance. If this makes you drawn toward this gemstone and now you want to buy a historical emerald gemstone, then you can search for an individual seller, or participate in an auction of historical jewelry. There are a couple of things you should keep in mind when going to purchase historical emerald jewelry.  

• It should not be overpriced- Although historical jewels and gemstones come with a heavy price tag, you should remember that they should also be legitimately priced.
• Double-check quality and authenticity- It is better to take the advice of a professional gemologist when choosing a historical gemstone, as it saves you from being cheated.
• Do your homework- Before purchasing, you should conduct intensive research about the gemstone and its significance.
• Take a magnifier with you and minutely examine the gemstone. A vintage jewelry piece or a gemstone always has some scars or scratches on it.

The Historical Connection Of Emerald With Love

It is believed that gifting emeralds to each other is a way to make the love grow between a man and a woman. In Greek mythology, this gemstone is believed to be associated with the Goddess of “Venus” and is known to bring love into your life.

Besides bringing you and your partner the feeling of unconditional love, emerald also gives hope, encouragement, kindness, generosity and goodness. All of these help you view your relationship with a new perspective. By alleviating stress, emerald restores happiness to sour relationships.

How To Choose The Perfect Emerald Jewelry

It has now become obvious that choosing emerald jewelry for your loved one can make the bond stronger. It can also add fresh colors of happiness to the relationship. Now, if you want to choose an emerald birthstone ring for yourself or for your loved one, then you must look for these things in a perfect emerald jewel.

• 4Cs - Cut, clarity, carat weight and color are some things that you must consider for your gemstone.
• Gemstone setting - A gemstone can be set in different ways in a jewel; in the case of emerald, pave, bezel and prong settings glorify the appearance of a gemstone.
• Metal - When a metal surrounds a gemstone, it makes a certain combination with its color. Luckily emerald is a gemstone that can make a great color combination with metals of all colors.

We hope you enjoyed exploring the historical connection of emeralds. So if you are looking for an emerald ring for your engagement, then you are on the right track. Choose this symbol of bliss and happiness to enjoy endless love and see the glow on her face.