What are Emeralds?

The numerous benefits of the Emerald make it a valuable gemstone. It is a variety of the mineral Beryl famous for emitting green ray energy and considered as 1 of the 4 valuable gemstones of the Earth which includes Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires.
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Emerald is known for its benefits and is often distinguished by its green color resulting from excessive amounts of chromium and vanadium atoms. It is typically hexagonal in nature and is available in various shades of green that range from milky light green to its widely distinguishable deep transparent green color.
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Emeralds have adorned the crowns of royals in the past and was used as a powerful talisman by King Charlemagne, Aristotle and Alexander the Great. It was first sold in the markets of Babylon over 4,000 years ago and is currently mined throughout the world in South America, Russia, Pakistan and southern Africa although large Emerald deposits can be found in Brazil and Zambia.
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Colombia is famous for high-quality Emeralds with residents who truly understand the Emerald stone meaning and Emerald benefits. It is a mystical stone that was worshipped by the Incas and believed to be the home of a certain goddess by the Chaldeans. Egyptians considered the Emerald as a symbol of eternal life which was a gift of Thoth, the God of Wisdom.  

Emerald Stone Meaning

The Emerald stone meaning is quite profound and means a lot than what we actually see with our naked eye.  Indian folklore states that the word Emerald is derived from Sanskrit Marakata which denotes “the green of things that grow” and of the Persian word Smaragdus which means green stone.

More often than not, people think of negative things and readily close the doors to their heart in issues that concern love and this is where the powers of the Emerald come into play.
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Those of you who deal with love issues this way need to learn how to deal with the truth to progress mentally and spiritually. Learning to leverage the healing properties of Emerald for a renewed approach to life will help you become stronger and overcome the challenges that come in your life.  
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Since it is also known as the “Stone of Successful Love”, it heals the heart and opens it for the Heart Chakra. Providing overall healing so you can learn to love yourself, the people around you and see things in a positive light.
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While St. Hildegard of Bingen declared that “All the green of nature is concentrated within an Emerald.” It is used to symbolize youth, hope, future, renewal and growth. It seeks Love and reveals the Truth which inspires a continuous search for meaning, peace and compassion.

Emerald Crystal properties

The true Emerald Crystal meaning is quite impossible to read without promoting the powers of the Emerald. The Emerald is known to possess a lot of benefits including a heightened intuition and better vision which awakens our internal capacity to foretell events of the future and reveal its hidden meaning.
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The Emerald Crystal is a stone of inspiration and eternal patience which means that it promotes friendship and equality among partners and is famous for providing contentment and loyalty. Mystical circles associate Emerald with Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus which holds the secret to Hermetic Wisdom. As a stone of wisdom, it enhances memory and increases mental clarity by combining intelligence with discernment.

Emerald Healing Properties

The Emerald possess healing properties along with protective qualities which allow complete stimulation and restoration of the mind, body and spirit. We all have a different level of relationship with ourselves and this relationship allows us to harness the powers of the Emerald which could be used to cleanse an individual’s soul including the people around them.
If you have mastered the art of controlling the energy flows within the body then you can easily leverage the healing properties of Emerald in restoring damaged body tissues.

Emerald Benefits

Emerald is directly related to the planet Mercury or “Budh” also known as “Budh Ratna”. Learn the benefits of emerald stones:

• Gain wisdom and improve intellectual power.
  According to Vedic astrology, the Emerald stone represents the planet mercury, ruling planet of intellect. When you wear an Emerald crystal, you can improve your intellectual power and gain wisdom. Making it ideal for scholars so they can improve their efficiency and score better in exams.
  
• Become more creative and innovative
  Ancient astrologers said that the emerald stone helps in providing better imagination to its wearer which allow them to become more creative and innovative which makes it ideal for artists, writers or media representatives.
  
• Financial Gains
  Emerald symbolizes prosperity making it ideal for businessmen. People believe that wearing this gemstone would result in profit gains and reach the peak of success. Astrologers recommend the Emerald for those who are in the profession of baking, marketing, textile and traveling.
  
• Better Communication Skills
  Emerald Crystals can improve your communication skills as it is considered as the “Vaani Karka” which denotes “Significator of Speech”. Bestowing the wearer with confidence helping them towards appreciation.
  
• Faithfulness, Love and Fertility
  Since the Emerald is considered as a love and devotion stone it ideally endows the wearer with love, faithfulness and fertility for those who want to bring children into the world. The Emerald is also believed to build better understanding and true love between couple by providing positive thoughts about each other which would help in dealing with a stressful relationship and fill each other with love and happiness. Ultimately healing broken hearts and getting rid of painful memories from the past.
  
• Fame
  During the olden times, Emeralds were worn by famous Emperors like Queen Elizabeth and Queen Cleopatra. So if mercury is well placed, the wearer will achieve fame and a bright future.
  

In order to reap emerald benefits and leverage emerald powers, individuals should only wear genuine Emerald.

Emerald Metaphysical Properties

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Emerald Cuts

One of the main factor that determines an Emerald’s value and beauty lies in how the gem is cut. Emeralds are durable gemstones that can be cut into different shapes. Nowadays, Emeralds are typically cut with the use of high-tech machines to ensure precise cuts that will preserve the gems beauty.

1. Step Cut
   The step cut is commonly known as the emerald cut which was named after the famous gem Emerald. This cut is distinguished by its parallel facets that are perfectly cut downwards starting from the top open facet. This would enable the gem’s color to shine through while maintaining its structural integrity.
   
2. Brilliant Cut
   Brilliant cuts are triangular cut facets that differ on the shape of the emerald. This cut can be hard to master as it needs more precision, cutting and results to a lot of waste. This cut is known to produce the most sparkle.
   
3. Mixed Cut
   Mixed cut is a combination of the brilliant and step cut and is a common cut for this gem. This cut is done to enhance the gem’s sparkle while minimizing wastes.
   
4. Cabochon Cut
   This type of cut is commonly used for emeralds that have a round exterior and a flat bottom. It is quite easier to create and is the most affordable cut among the rest.
   
   

Emerald Shapes

The primary factor that determines an Emerald’s value lies in its color. Emeralds are typically graded on its hue, saturation and tone of color and will determine whether the gem is of the highest quality.
Color evaluation can be quite subjective and has no standards across the industry. However, it is commonly graded AAA, AA, A, B and C. This gem is colored green but has a lot of undertones such as yellow, brown and blue. The purer the green of the gem is the higher its value.
An Emerald is usually evaluated facing up without any magnification. It can be viewed and titled in different angles to determine the if it really has pure green color. Emeralds with a deep green color is the most recommended one compared to Emeralds with a yellow undertone.

Emerald & Feng Shui

Feng Shui is known as the way to manipulate energy by consciously placing objects throughout our surroundings. The objects that are being controlled send out messages on how lives will work out.
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Additionally, Emerald is known as one of Cleopatra’s favorite gems aside from that this stone has been popularly used in Maharajas’ jewelry as well as Jackie Kennedy’s engagement ring. Its name was derived from the greek word smaragdus which means green and was described by Aristotle as the stone that carries victory, helping the bearer succeed in their chosen career path.
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However, the Emerald powers produce more than just success. In fact, the green color is often associated with money. Hence, the Emerald is known as a gem for wealth. The Money Corner is typically located in the home’s left corner, it is a very powerful place and should receive proper attention.
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This particular corner should be free from clutter and is generally a very bad place to put a trash can. Since Emerald is colored green then it would be ideal to place an Emerald stone in this corner for wealth.

Emerald Birthstones

Emerald is widely accepted as the birthstone for those who are born in May but was historically the zodiac stone for people born in June 21st and July 22nd under the Cancer zodiac.

However, the true origination of birthstones could never be known but it has been said that Indians and Babylonians were the ones who created the link between the birth months and their corresponding gemstone.
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It is also associated with Taurus and is believed to influence positive and negative traits of those who were born under these astrological sign. Ruled by the planet Venus and possessing unique properties that are directly linked to the gems natural color and structure.

Caring for Emerald

Emerald is a powerful stone that can be used for emotional and physical healing of the heart. It is a sensitive stone that should never be exposed to harsh chemicals as it is fragile compared to other types of beryl.
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It should only be cleaned with the use of warm, gentle soap and a soft bristled brush. The Emerald gemstone should not be left immersed in any cleaning solutions. It should be re-oiled as needed and should only be cleaned at least once a year.
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Emerald benefits are quite exceptional especially when leveraged accordingly. Emerald powers allow the bearer to possess increased energy levels along with other healing properties which are naturally connected to the heart. The Emerald also possess healing properties that known to cure insomnia, cardiac problems, asthma as well as ulcer.

Emerald Impact

Emerald magical properties give the owner wisdom and remove negativity in the owner’s life.  It wards off evil thoughts as well as bad feelings. To leverage the emerald magical properties, it should be used appropriately during the right time.

This stone is known as the crystal of great healing which is usually associated with the Green Ray of Archangel Raphael. It summons creative energies deep within ourselves and stimulate renewal.
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Customers in the market for gems find Emeralds as highly valuable thus there are scammers who will try to sell fake stones. There are also man made Emeralds which could be quite hard to distinguish from natural Emeralds.
It is important to know the metaphysical properties of the Emerald gemstone to leverage its benefits, health properties and powers in the right way.

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