Emerald Jewelry Stands Head & Shoulders Above All Other Gemstones Jewelry in Terms of Beauty

Investing in gemstone is a decision that we don’t take on a regular basis; most of the gemstone jewelry is costlier than the average jewelry because it is not just their duty that enchants you, it is also their hidden, mystical powers . Even among various gemstones, Emerald is one of the most expensive gems in the world, and of course the most desired. In fact some Emerald jewelry is costlier than even diamond jewelry. What makes it so? The green color that looks out of this world? The aura of magic that has surrounded this gem since that time immemorial? The fact that it is the best ever anniversary gift that you can give?

An emerald that can fit into the palm of your hand can easily be worth more than $1 million! But it is not the size that matters in the case of emerald: it is the shine and the hue of the stone that decides its true value. As one of the rarest members of the beryl family of minerals emerald is one of the most priced and valued gemstones.

The history of Emerald jewelry

Although Emerald basically means "green stone" due to its greenish color, the name emerald comes from the Greek 'smaragdos' via the Old French 'esmeralde'. Often termed as May's birthstone, it has been cherished both by the royalty and the hoi polloi for thousands of years for its magical hues and breathtaking beauty. The ancient civilizations used Emerald not only as jewelry; it was also believed to contain magical and mystical powers.

South America is the place where emerald jewelry was used for the very first time according to documented history. The Incas and the Aztecs are supposed to have “discovered” this precious gemstone. Ancient Egypt too is credited with the discovery of Emerald; Cleopatra herself is known to have owned many emerald mines. Even the moguls in India had one of the biggest emerald stones in the world. In fact the moguls were so reverent about emeralds that they used to inscribe their holy scriptures on them.

The magical powers of emerald

The emerald is supposed to bring you good luck in terms of health, wealth and even children. People often wear emerald rings to attract good fortune and maintain that good fortune once they get it. The emerald is one of the most recommended stones that have the potency to alter destinies (but then, a lot depends on your beliefs and attitude). They were considered to be a cure for many diseases.

In ancient Greece emerald was associated with the goddess of love, Venus, and it is still cherished as symbol of love and peace throughout the world. Its holiness is made evident by the fact that it is one of the gemstones found in the Bible's Breastplate of Aaron.

For centuries the green color of emeralds has signified life, well-being and springtime. When you give emerald jewelry you communicate your true intentions of bringing peace, prosperity and happiness into the recipient’s life. Due to its auspicious qualities it often makes a great wedding gift. Its magnificent and mysterious color come directly from the depths of nature, for green is the color nature is made of and you never tire of looking at it. It captivates you the moment you behold an artwork embellished with emerald. Even its so-called cracks and fissures become poetry in the eyes of the beholder.

But all this is rhetorical when you consider spending money on jewelry made of Emerald rather than some other expensive stone.

Wearing emerald jewelry reflects your taste and class. Emerald jewelry can be as cheap as $100 and as expensive as millions of dollars, it all depends on the quality and quantity of emeralds used. Emerald gemstone rings are stylish and reveal the truth of a lover’s sentiments. It was the lovely emerald gemstone ring that eventually broke the monotony of the other gemstones around.

The beauty of emerald gemstone jewelry is further magnified by colored gemstones. The verdant color of emerald adds a lively touch and a vibrant sense of attraction to gemstone jewelry. The mere presence of emerald enhances the overall brightness and luster of the jewelry more than any other gemstones.