Interesting Emerald Information
The emerald gemstone is a favorite with many people.
Some think it brings wisdom and spiritual growth. Others believe it is a sign for Love and devotion. It is the birthstone for the month of May and for being the 20th and 35th wedding anniversary gemstone.
Emeralds have been used by gemstone cutter on their bench tops as they believed the gemstone was restful for the eyes. They have also been prescribed for eye disease for the same reason.
Both the Incas and Egyptians mined and used Emeralds. The Incas worshiped the stone and the Egyptians mined and used them for decoration.
Some of the best emeralds come from Columbia and have a deep grass green color with a tinge of blue. They are considered extremely beautiful. Some emeralds of a striking color are considered more valuable than diamonds in fact and the larger stones can fetch much more and an equivalent diamond stone.
The word emerald is made up of the Greek word smaragdos which means green stone. Emeralds can vary from a deep blue-green to green hues and some have are a yellowish green. If the color is too yellow or blue then it loses its emerald title and becomes a different form of beryl.
The most exquisite emeralds are most commonly found in Colombia. They are known to have a deep grass green coloring with a highlighting of blue. Emeralds are certain to please anyone as a gift.
When searching for emeralds, always ensure you get a certificate from a gemstone laboratory. You want to ensure that the stone you are buying is of good quality and does not just look nice.