Emerald is found predominately in India, Russia, Brazil and Columbia. It is a delicate gemstone and pretty delicate. It is unearthed from coal mines. Black spots and fibrils are often seen in it, because of high presence of carbon in it. It is indeed distinguished by its black spots. In authentic emeralds, cracks are often found, but it does not hinder its utility. Emerald is the birthstone of Taurus or Bull. The time ranges from the month of April 20 to May 20. Emerald is the anniversary gemstone for the 20th, 35th and 55th year of marriage.
 Emeralds are usually cut in a variety of different shapes, ranging from the traditional rectangular step-cut, known as the `emerald cut,` to rounds, ovals, squares and cabochons. As because of emerald`s are highly priced, different attempts were made from past to manufacture it synthetically. These efforts finally met with success in the mid of thirties in Germany. Nowadays synthetic emeralds are manufactured in the United States. Aquamarine crystals are placed in a water solution and used as a seed to produce emeralds. The crystals thus grown appear very similar to natural crystals and rival them in color and beauty.
The planet Mercury is regarded the prince among the congregation of nine planets. Mercury is the son of moon by his wife Rohini. In human body, Mercury represents astuteness and voice. Mercury is the ruler of two signs of the Zodiac- Gemini and Virgo. The gemstone pertaining to Mercury is Emerald. It is a mineral - a compound of silicate of aluminum beryllium and oxygen. Its colour is light to dark green. This gemstone is exceedingly uncommon, because it is very difficult to find an unflawed emerald.
Emeralds occur in a variety of green colors. The magnificent green color that gives extraordinary value to this gem is due to small amounts of chromium and vanadium. Some emeralds have yellowish to bluish overtones. The stone loses color when strongly heated.
Healing ability
Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, emerald is extensively used for physical and emotional healing. Emerald has refreshing soft green color, which has amazing healing powers for eyes, and it is a good talisman for any eye trouble. If worn about the neck or finger, emerald prevents convulsions in children. Emeralds are also an antidote for poisons and poisonous wounds. It aids with ailments of the spine. Emeralds help fighting all mental illness and neurological disorders. Many virtues are ascribed to emerald. It is said to drive away evil spirits, and to preserve the chastity of the wearer. Emerald is said to bring wisdom. Believed by the ancients to empower the owner with foresight into the future, an emerald is regarded as an amulet for good fortune. This gemstone gives faith, success in love, and discovery of false friends. It changes color in the presence of false friends or false witnesses. It promotes constancy of mind, true friendship, and felicity in domestic life. As a love token, it registers the degree of love. If pale, love is waning. An emerald symbolizes rebirth and youth. According to legends, emeralds strengthen the owner`s memory, quicken the intelligence and assist in predicting the future. When worn, the stone is supposed to prevent epilepsy attack, and when held in the mouth it is believed to be a cure for dysentery. By wearing it, a man can appease his or her mental commotion. It should be worn particularly by diplomats, scientists, astrologers, teachers, architects, medical personalities, doctors, businessmen, property dealers, publishers, accountants, engineers, writers, post officers, insurance officers and intellectuals. It increases logical power, common sense and spiritual power. By wearing emerald the students, singers, dancers, and musicians get goddess Saraswati`s grace. It increases eyesight, food grains, property, children and obliterates black magic, malicious effects by evil spirits and nightmares. It makes childbirth very easy when it is tied around the waist of a pregnant woman. It is regarded auspicious when a lover presents this to his or her partner. If someone plots to harm a person wearing emerald, he or she is disclosed very soon. It makes the wearer filled with love, understanding and nobility. The weak mercury in a man`s horoscope causes several diseases like asthma, rheumatism, cough, stammering, spondylitis etc. Therefore in such conditions, wearing of emerald is most practical.
How to wear
The weight of emerald should be a minimum of 2.5 ratti i.e. 300 mg for a ring or pendant. The more the weight, the more will be its effectiveness. Emerald should be embedded in the five metal or silver rings. The ring should be washed with unboiled milk before 11 a.m. After consecrating the ring by touching the feet of the desired Almighty and chanting `Om Bum Budhaye Namah Om`, it should be worn on the smallest finger. One should donate money to a Brahmin and green vegetables with leaves should be fed to a cow.
Emerald is effective for 3 years since the time of wearing. Persons under the Gemini sign of zodiac, whose names start with ka, ki, ku, gha, anga, cha, ke, ko, kay and people under the Virgo sign of zodiac, with names starting with to, pa, pee, pu, ana, tha, pay, po, should wear the ring embedded with emerald. It can be noted that if emerald is out of reach, it can be substituted with stones like margaz, peridot, green tourmaline, onex.
Emerald should be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Oil is used during the stone treatment. Emerald should never be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner because this oil could be removed or damaged. In addition, emerald should not be cleaned in hot soapy water since it too can remove this oil. Sudden temperature changes should be avoided as emeralds lose their color when strongly heated.
Emeralds have long been cherished for their brilliant green beauty. These are highly valued and desired, the brilliant green color of emerald has never ceased to dazzle. For centuries only those of great wealth could venture upon so priceless gift. This is the symbol of faith, kindness and purity. A fine quality emerald of good color and clarity is more valuable than even diamonds. There are a lot of unknowns about emeralds that may confuse the buyer. For this purpose a professional or an independent retail jeweler can be consulted to get the real thing.
Emeralds have been synthetically produced since 1848. The synthetic emeralds currently produced are so similar to true, natural emeralds that they are virtually indistinguishable by normal means. Some of the names of synthetic emeralds can be given below.
Biron Emerald, Chatham Emerald, Zerfass Emerald, Lennix Emerald, Gilson Emerald, Regency Emerald, Kimberly Emerald, and Linde Emerald.
Glass dyed green is also a major emerald simulator. The color of green glass and emerald may be identical, but other physical and optical properties can easily differentiate the two. Some deceitful names given to green glass used as jewelry are as follows.
Broghton Emerald, Medina Emerald, Mount St. Helens Emerald, Ferrer`s Emerald, Endura Emerald, and Spanish Emerald.
Some of the other false emeralds and their popular names are given below.
African Emerald i.e. green fluorite, Emeraldine i.e. chalcedony dyed green, Lithia Emerald i.e. hiddenite, Oriental Emerald i.e. green sapphire, Indian Emerald i.e. quartz or chalcedony dyed green, Night Emerald i.e. peridot, Congo Emerald i.e. dioptase, Bohemian Emerald i.e. green fluorite, Mascot Emerald i.e. emerald doublet, Tecla Emerald i.e. emerald doublet, Traansvaal Emerald i.e. green fluorite, Cape Emerald i.e. prehnite, Emeraldite i.e. green tourmaline, South African Emerald i.e. green fluorite, Evening Emerald i.e. peridot, and Uralian Emerald i.e. demantoid garnet.
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