BIRTHMONTH: May
Said to be the gemstone of the goddess Venus, purveyor of love and hope.
While ruby is known as the stone of passionate love, the emerald is known to be
a stone of faithful, deep and mature love. The birthstone for those born in
spring, emerald is believed to bring vitality, success in new ventures and good
health.
MYTHS & LEGENDS
Legends endowed the wearer with the ability to foresee the future when
emerald was placed under the tongue, as well as to reveal truth and be
protected against evil spells. Emerald was once also believed to cure diseases
like cholera and malaria. Wearing an emerald was believed to reveal the truth
or falseness of a lover’s oath as well as make one an eloquent speaker.
ABOUT THE STONE
From the beryl mineral family, the Emerald has a rich, green color.
Stones with weaker saturation or lighter tones are called "green
beryl". Mistakenly calling a 'green beryl' an 'emerald' can greatly impact
its price and marketability. However, in some countries, any beryl with green
color - no matter how faint - is called an emerald. So be careful in buying
'emerald' from websites as photos may not show the actual color.
By definition, emeralds are gem-quality specimens and along with
diamond, ruby and sapphire, make up the 'big four' of precious stones— the most
valuable and sought after gemstones.
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