The magical properties of the emerald stone and who it suits according to their zodiac sign

A rare and precious stone, one of the most interesting and sought after among its jewelry counterparts, emerald is associated with a beautiful sunny spring, which precedes a warm and fruitful summer. The precious mineral warms its owner with soft, favorable energy, making him truly happy.

The beautiful and mysterious emerald, a rich green stone, has been of very high value since ancient times. The mystical and attractive stone was worn by people of high social status, it was used for magical rituals for happiness and love, it was carried with them to preserve health and well-being. Its bright and attractive colors are reminiscent of spring, renewal of nature, inspiration and new life.

Story

The magical emerald was valued and revered in the ancient world.
The Egyptians considered it a symbol of the goddess Isis, the patroness of femininity and motherhood. Mothers who tirelessly prayed for their children received emerald branches as a gift from her. In the emerald mines of Queen Cleopatra, gems were mined for the wives of high priests and representatives of high castes. “Stone of Radiance” is what this mineral was called in Ancient Greece.

In Persia, "zumurrud" meant "green stone." Through this Persian word and the Turkish “zumrut” the name “emerald” appeared in the Russian language. Previously in Rus' this mineral was called emerald. In English-speaking countries, the name of the mineral is emerald.

On the breastplate of the high priest of Judea, the gem occupied an honorable third place.

In Islamic countries, the magical properties of emerald were valued; it was an important attribute in occult practices.

Emerald has an ambiguous meaning among Christians. On the one hand, it is related to dark forces, since the Old Testament says that when Lucifer was expelled to Earth, a stone fell out of his helmet. On the other hand, it is the embodiment of the forces of light, because the Holy Grail is made from it.

There was a belief that if you show this gem to a snake, tears will flow from its eyes. The color of the stone reminded of a blooming paradise, and it was bitter for the snake to remember its sin.

Emeralds appeared in European countries in the 16th century , when conquistadors brought gems captured from the Indians. They were transported to the Old World in huge numbers. Not long ago, off the coast of Florida, divers found almost 2,300 emeralds in the early 17th century .

Previously, sailors took emerald with them on voyages, believing that it protected them from dangers.

During the Renaissance, newlyweds exchanged rings with emeralds, as they believed that these gems would provide them with a permanent feeling of love. They were believed to favor pregnant women.

In 1831, these gems were discovered in the Urals and the deposits began to be actively developed. Nowadays in Russia, emeralds have a currency value, as determined by law.

Origin of the name and mention in sources

The name of this mineral is very ancient. Its English version emerald comes from a Persian word, which, having been transformed in various languages ​​and dialects, took on its Latinized form: smaragdus, esmeraude, emeraude, esmeralde.

You can see it mentioned more than once in the Bible, where it is described as a stone that was worn by Jewish high priests along with rubies. The Queen of Sheba loved this mineral and wore it in large quantities.

In the Roman Empire, Pliny mentions it, believing that emerald is useful for tired eyes and restores visual acuity.

Information about this stone can be found in the works of the scientist Biruni from Khorezm, in Armenian manuscripts of the 10th-11th centuries, in the memoirs of the 13th century, set forth by the Arab gem trader Ahmed Taifashi.

In the 13th century in Spain, a lapidary of King Alfonso X of Castile was compiled, which described both the medicinal properties of emeralds and how emeralds were mined. The Italian physician and astrologer Gerolamo Cardano from Pavia believed that the mineral helps sharpen the mind and revitalize intelligence, making a person honest and open.

In Ancient Rus' they also knew this mineral and called it smaragd in Old Russian. The 15th-century Orthodox saint Epiphanius more than once points out in his works that with the help of a crystal one can predict the future, it scares away snakes and heals wounds.

By the 15th-17th centuries in Russia, crystal was endowed with the property of making a person wiser and calmer, for which A. Pushkin valued his emerald ring. In the Urals, mining of this stone began spontaneously. The peasant Kozhevnikov found this mineral in the root of a tree, and since then they have decided to create mines there where Ural emeralds are mined.

After the discovery of America, the conquistadors discovered five unique stones, the so-called Colombian emeralds. Fernando Cortez presented them to the niece of the Duke of Bejar, his future bride, thereby offending Queen Isabella of Spain, who dreamed of receiving them.

Unfortunately, they were lost in 1541, but are still famous for their extraordinary appearance. One was made in the form of a bell with a large pearl, the second was in the form of a rose, the third had golden horns, and the fourth was a fish made with eyes of gold. The fifth stone - the most unique - was made in the form of a goblet, the leg and rim of which were made of gold.

Characteristics of emerald

Emerald is a green variety of beryl.
Sometimes the main color is complemented by yellow or blue shades. It is formed as a result of the process of destruction of granite rocks due to exposure to hot water from thermal springs.

If a stone is heated to 700°C , it may become discolored.

• Chemical formula: Be3Al2Si3O18 .
• Impurities - Fe2O3, V2O3, Cr2O3 .
• Color - green, bluish and yellowish-green.
• The color of the line is white.
• The shine is glassy.
• Transparency - transparent, translucent.
• Hardness - 7,5–8,0.
• Cleavage is imperfect.
• The fracture is conchoidal and uneven.
• Density - 2.69–2.78 g / cm3 .

The hardness of emerald gradually increases, so geologists believe that it, like a stone, is not yet “ripe.”

The mineral is used to create not only jewelry, but also solid-state lasers.

Methods for counterfeiting an emerald and identifying a real stone

Emeralds are counterfeited in different ways. For this, the following options are used:

• imitation;
• doublets;
• synthesis.

Quite often, emeralds are passed off as other stones that have a similar shade. These include green quartz, jade, chrysolite and other crystals that have the same color.

Doublets and triplets are imitation stones in which several stones of different quality are glued together using green paste. In some cases, for greater plausibility, fragments of natural emerald are glued to the surface of the product.

Another option for counterfeiting are synthesized stones. Natural crystals have the best parameters of hardness, strength and light reflections. Although the fake resembles the hardness of a natural emerald, it has a softer shape and structure.

There are several criteria that allow you to distinguish a natural emerald from an imitation. These include the following:

• color;
• defects;
• inclusions on stone;
• strength;
• clarity of edges;
• treatment.

Jewelry with emerald has a rich green color. This is due to the presence of chromium in the composition, which gives the crystals a pronounced shade of young grass. On the fake you can see a yellowish color. It is especially noticeable if you hold the stone up to the light or look through it at the sun. Shine is also of great importance. It is found exclusively in natural crystals.

Products with emeralds have defects. To hide them, jewelers often give the stones a hemispherical shape or use a stepped octagonal cut.

Another feature of emerald is the purity of the stone. The imitations are perfectly pure. At the same time, solid, liquid or gaseous impurities can be seen in natural crystals. The doublets also have inclusions in the area where the stones are glued together. In order not to confuse a natural emerald with a fake, you need to be extremely careful.

Natural gems are considered very durable. According to the Mohs scale, this characteristic is at the level of 7.5-8 points. The edges of the mineral have a clear outline. However, the fake ones have a softer shape.

To perfect a real emerald and eliminate all defects, natural stones are treated with special green pigments or clear liquids. Cedar oil is also used for this purpose. Counterfeits do not undergo this treatment. They already have a smooth structure without any special defects.

All natural stones are accompanied by certificates of authenticity. To verify their naturalness, you need to contact a gemologist.

To distinguish a natural crystal from a fake, you should carefully study its structure.

Place of Birth

Emeralds are periodically found in many regions of the planet, but in limited quantities, and high-quality specimens are extremely rare.

The leader in the world market for these gems is Colombia. The largest stones come from there. Some mines were developed by the Incas. Colombian gems are mined not only with a shovel and pickaxe, but also with weapons. Fights between groups of miners for the richest veins are not uncommon. In addition, businessmen of the “emerald mafia” are engaged in illegal mining, export abroad and counterfeiting of gems.

Emeralds are also mined in Brazil, Russia, Zambia, and Afghanistan.

Currently, there is only one emerald deposit left in the Urals - Malyshevskoye. It is being developed by the Ural Gem Company. The stones that it supplies to the market undergo only primary processing and preserve the beauty inherent in nature.

One of the largest crystals (3600 carats) was found in Madagascar. A Buddha figurine was made from it, and it was called the “Emerald Buddha”.

Treasures of the Mistress of the Copper Mountain

The famous Ural deposit, where emeralds have been mined since the mid-19th century, deserves a special mention. The Mariinsky mine (currently the Malyshevskoye deposit), which produces the most generous emerald ore for gems, has produced a large number of very large specimens during its existence. In total, over 15 tons of crystals were mined in the Urals. Ural emeralds are valued for their purity and rich May green color.

The largest gems receive their own names. More recently, in 2012, a crystal weighing 637 was found. It was named “Jubilee” in honor of the 65th anniversary of the mining plant. And the unprocessed emerald weighing 1200 g (6 thousand carats) found in 1993 was named “President” by the Urals in honor of fellow countryman B. N. Yeltsin.

It was arrested for the plant's debts, but was subsequently purchased by the Diamond Fund for $150,000, although the real value of the stone is much higher. The “Glorious Ural”, mined in 1978, weighing 3362.5 carats, is also located there.

A grassy-green crystal of rare purity, mined in 1834, became the record holder of the Ural mines. It was called the “Kokowina Emerald,” but soon this stone was irretrievably lost. Some sources suggested that the mineral was first stolen and then cut into pieces to avoid exposure. Now another precious stone bears the same name: an emerald from Kochubey’s personal collection, which is now in the Mineralogical Museum. A.E. Fersman RAS. Its weight is 2226 g (about 11 thousand carats).

Gold earrings SL with emeralds and diamonds (go to the SUNLIGHT catalogue)

Colors and varieties

Red emerald, blue emerald - you may have heard these definitions of the stone. In reality, there are no such gems. In the first case, it is bixbite (a type of beryl), and in the second, it is an artificial specimen or also beryl. Black emerald also does not exist, which is what a very dark green specimen is sometimes called.

So what color is emerald? The main, “branded” one is green. The range of shades is from light to dark green. There may be tints of blue and yellow at the same time.

To imagine what a standard-quality emerald looks like, pay attention to the description of the first variety of emerald:

• Colombian - have standard quality, transparency, grass-green color and a minimum of defects; There are samples called “trapiche”, they have six rays radiating from the center, like spokes in a wheel.
• Brazilian ones are cleaner and lighter than Colombian ones, the color is yellowish-green.
• Zambian - very beautiful, transparency and purity are ideal, darker than Colombian; sometimes there is a yellowish or bluish tint.
• Zimbabwean - the yellow tint is combined with green, which is highly valued by jewelers.
• South African - light but cloudy; cabochons are made from them; mined in South Africa.
• Russian (Ural) - large, opaque; The color is deep green due to the high content of chromium and iron.

Places of distribution

In Ancient Egypt, near Aswan in the Red Sea region, there was a deposit that produced many beautiful crystals. These mines were developed under Pharaoh Sesostris III about 37 centuries ago at the Sikeit mine. Miners, digging shafts up to 200 meters deep that did not collapse due to the strength of the shale rock, extracted high-quality crystals.

After the rock was removed, it was split into pieces and treated with olive oil to distinguish the most precious minerals. Emerald mining in this place was carried out under Queen Cleopatra, as well as during the time of Greek and Roman rule in Egypt. And now work is underway here to mine emeralds.

As mineralogists have established, the most beautiful stones are found in hydrothermal veins located in shales of carbonaceous-carbonate composition. In such conditions, you can find not placers of minerals, but dense quartz-like compounds.

The main places where emeralds are mined in the modern world are Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Australia, India, USA, Pakistan and Russia.

Emeralds of lesser quality are found in Austria, Ireland and Norway.

Artificial emerald

“Nanoemerald”, “hydrothermal” - these terms applied to the gem mean that it was obtained in laboratory conditions. The crystal growth cycle is one month.

“Igmerald” was the name of the first artificial emerald, created in 1935 in Germany. In 1937, mass production of such gems began in the USA.

The latest generation artificial emerald stone is superior to natural stone in purity, strength, size, and color saturation.

Russian-Thai specialists have synthesized an emerald that is identical in composition to the Colombian one.

Artificial emeralds are used both for jewelry and in quantum electronics.

Purpose of the mineral

Emerald is a symbol of rebirth, justice and purity of thoughts. People gave him significant names - “heart of spring”, “discoverer of truth”, “guardian of love”. The special properties of the emerald stone give a person patience, the ability to make concessions and restrain excessive nervousness when communicating with loved ones. All this helps to preserve true love between spouses. No wonder it is responsible for the heart chakra.

Medicinal properties

Treatment using minerals has been practiced since ancient times. Healers and lithotherapists agree on emerald and recognize its beneficial effects on health.

This mineral has a complex effect on the body:

• stabilizes blood pressure;
• relieves headaches, migraines (especially if you wear earrings with emerald);
• heals joints;
• soothes stomach pain;
• normalizes metabolism and hormonal levels;
• calms nerves, banishes insomnia.

Emerald has antibacterial properties, so it purifies water well. It is believed that if a pebble has lain in water all night, it can be drunk unboiled, and also washed with dermatological problems.

Some people claim that they have improved their vision by applying for 15–20 minutes .

A natural stone that has not undergone additional processing heals more effectively than a cut one.

It is believed that someone who wears an emerald constantly is always in a good mood and will become a long-liver.

How to check the authenticity of the origin of a stone

If you have any doubts about the authenticity of the stone, it is best to contact a professional jeweler who is well versed in the nuances of the differences between natural, synthetic emeralds and their imitations.

The main thing you need to rely on when choosing a stone is whether the manufacturer has certificates from various laboratories confirming the natural origin of the material.

If you look at an emerald through a microscope, you will notice that the natural stone has smooth, straight edges. In a synthetic mineral they will be fuzzy and blurry.

Magic properties

Emerald is a stone that values ​​morality in people. According to people who understand magic, the task of an emerald is to rid its owner of bad inclinations (if any). This stone values ​​morality in people and does not accept adventurism, deceit, infidelity, and betrayal. If a person wears this gem on his body for 2–3 months without taking it off, then bad inclinations and habits will disappear.

If the owner of the stone does not have negative character traits, then the emerald will become for him a source of good luck, health and support in good deeds.

The gem has the power to cleanse the owner’s biofield and destroy the negative energy of not only a person, but also his home.

The magic of emerald has a positive effect on:

• on the atmosphere in the house (protects love, mutual understanding);
• on the relationship of lovers (protects against infidelity, maintains the intensity of feelings);
• for girls (protects you from temptations and in the future will help you become a worthy wife and mother);
• for people endowed with intuition (will help develop superpowers);
• on travelers and sailors who believe in the gem’s ability to calm storms;
• for creative people (activates inspiration, helps implement projects);
• for business people (a green stone talisman will attract good luck).

Esotericists claim that this stone gives divinatory abilities and sends dreams that come true.

An emerald received as a gift will promote good luck and a bright mood.

In order for the emerald to protect the house and its inhabitants from negative energies and dark forces, the gem must be placed in a specially designated secluded place.

It is believed that only a strong-willed person who is determined to go through life the right way can get along with this gem. If this is not the case, then you should choose another stone as an amulet or talisman.

Emerald actively fights such qualities of the owner as deceit and infidelity. If the stone is unable to withstand them, it may break. An emerald set in gold is especially effective in protecting the owner from infidelity and lies.

Scope of use

The mineral is widely used to create jewelry, has powerful magical and healing properties, and has some industrial significance.

Zodiac sign

Astrologers believe that emerald is an excellent talisman for representatives of the signs Cancer and Pisces.

It will be a source of confidence, a positive attitude towards life, will be able to relieve them of inhibitions, and will also reveal creative abilities and strengthen intuition.

The stone will have a similar effect on Taurus and, in addition, will give them the opportunity to achieve their goal in a shorter time.

Wearing jewelry with a gem is suitable for representatives of the Air element. It will help them to tune in to thinking, concentrate, relieve tossing and anxiety, and give them composure and wisdom.

If we talk about who the stone is not suitable for, then it is Scorpios; for other signs it is neutral.

Medicinal properties

The healing properties of emerald were known in ancient times; it was used to combat epilepsy, fevers and treat eye diseases.

Healers recognize the rejuvenating effect of the stone - it strengthens memory, gives strength and vigor, and relieves fatigue.

Emerald has a beneficial effect on the treatment of skin diseases - eczema, rashes, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, relieves inflammation and irritation.

The stone helps fight cardiovascular problems, supports the immune system, and harmonizes the state of mind. Owners of jewelry with this gem get rid of depression and melancholy, become calmer, sleep better, and relate to everyday troubles more easily. Lithotherapists recommend looking at the stone before going to bed, meditating, tuning into the wave of the mineral.

Emerald also helps to cope with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, infections of the urinary system, and reduce blood pressure.

The stone is a talisman for a pregnant woman; it enhances the energy of interaction, helps the full development of the baby, improves well-being, and smoothes out mood swings. Also, products with gems protect against the evil eye.

People advise wearing the stone in close proximity to the place where there are problems, and using emerald water for the eyes and skin (dip emerald into the liquid overnight, and use it in the morning). Wearing it helps improve the body's readings.

Magic properties

The powerful magical capabilities of this mineral have been known since ancient times. It was believed that it enhances intuition and also opens a connection with the other world. Magicians and fortune tellers can use it to communicate with the souls of ancestors, ask for their advice, and the stone also makes it possible to look into the future, read the signs and see all the options for the development of events. According to legends, knowledgeable people can call for rain with its help.

Emerald is called the talisman of mothers and sailors. It serves as protection against water disasters and diseases. It gives mothers and pregnant women health, enhances the harmony of parent-child relationships, protects against the evil eye, and also helps resolve difficulties with conception. In general, emerald is associated with the heart chakra, the aura of the stone attracts well-being in family life - it maintains fidelity, supports passion and helps those who do not yet have their soul mate find love.

The magic of emerald influences a person’s qualities: it makes it possible to develop positive ones and blocks negative ones. Owners of emeralds become more successful in the field of communication, oratory skills, mental activity and creative abilities improve. The stone has a positive effect on the well-being of the owner. In addition, the mineral extinguishes manifestations of aggression, rudeness, and intolerance. This is of great importance for business representatives, teachers, lawyers, and writers.

One of the aspects of the stone’s magic is its ability to stabilize mental balance. It calms, prevents you from becoming despondent, gives a positive outlook, increases self-esteem and generally colors life in bright colors.

Emerald is able to protect against the action of evil forces - jewelry and figurines protect against scams, the machinations of ill-wishers, witchcraft and lies.

According to Feng Shui, the stone has a relationship with the element Wood and should be located in the eastern or southeastern part of the apartment, then it will bring health, well-being and prosperity to all family members.

Jewelry

The main area of ​​application of emeralds is jewelry. The setting for the stone is precious metals - silver, gold, including white, platinum. The shape into which the gem will be cut depends on its size, transparency, and the presence of inclusions.

Cloudy emeralds, with cracks and inclusions, are usually cut by jewelers into a cabochon, which has no edges, only a flat surface. Good quality stones are cut in one of the following types:

• Emerald or stepped (Emerald) - for rare purity of specimens, the gem takes the shape of a rectangle with beveled corners and large edges, the color of the stone is perfectly conveyed;
• Pear – the stone is given a wedge-shaped point at the end, the number of faces is 55-56. More often used for pendants and pendants, sometimes for rings, which makes the fingers more refined and long;
• Princess - a rectangular or square octagon, emphasizes the brilliance and transparency of the stones;
• Oval - an elongated cut shape, with 57 wedge faces of a large area. More often used on emeralds for rings;
• Circle (Round) - a classic version, has 17, 33 or 57 faces, depending on the size of the stone, conveys the play of light well;
• Square – a stone with sides of equal length;
• Marquise - an oval with a point at both ends and 55 edges;
• Radiant - an octagon with beveled corners. Used only on large and transparent emeralds, more often for men's rings;
• Trillion is a new form, still rarely used, it is an equilateral triangle with sharp or smooth corners.

Some other finishing methods are also used, but much less frequently.

If we consider the question of how to wear a ring with a mineral, then there are the following recommendations:

• It is better to wear this Mercury stone on the little finger, in this way the owner will develop the ability to establish connections, including business ones, improve oratory skills, and achieve success in business;
• Wearing it on the ring finger is also possible; it will give confidence in love affairs;
• An emerald on the index finger will help overcome indecision and give you faith in yourself;
• A ring on the middle finger will give optimism, vigor, and strength to withstand adversity;
• It is not recommended to wear it on the thumb.

This noble stone goes well only with elegant outfits in a classic style; it is not suitable for “casual” lovers. Emerald jewelry can be worn with evening wear, such as knee-length or ankle-length cocktail dresses made of silk, velvet or chiffon. From casual wear you can consider fitted suits, discreet formal dresses, from outerwear - coats, items made of light fur.

This natural stone will emphasize green, gray-green eyes and give expressiveness to black eyes.

Household use

Emerald is quite expensive and fragile, so it is practically not used in industry. Natural stones have found application in the creation of solid-state lasers, and synthetic varieties have found application in quantum electronics.

Who is suitable according to their zodiac sign?

The influence of planets on people's lives is studied by astrologers. Vedic astrology also talks about wearing stones. It says about emerald that it is under the influence of the planet Mercury. The person wearing the gem also finds himself under the influence of this celestial body. Knowledge, science, inventions, trade, success in work - Mercury is responsible for all these aspects of life. Therefore, the owner of an emerald, as a rule, has a desire for knowledge and high intelligence.

Astrologers have established that according to the horoscope, emerald is not suitable for all zodiac signs: for Scorpio . But if the stone is prohibited, you can still occasionally wear jewelry with it, for example, to important business meetings. And other gems are suitable as an amulet or talisman for Scorpio: moonstone, topaz, garnet, opal, aquamarine, alexandrite, labradorite, carnelian, sarder.

It is believed that emerald is a lucky stone for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer.

• Aries. A coldish crystal will restrain his excessive impulsiveness; this person will develop caution and the habit of thinking first and only then acting. Aries, a fighter by nature, will restrain his energy until he finds out who is right and who is wrong, and only then will he enter the fight.
• Calf. A persistent and patient owner of the stone will achieve his goals especially quickly with its help. The life of Taurus will become more interesting and vibrant, there will be many joyful moments. Intuition will strengthen, memory will strengthen, and concentration on completing the task will be strengthened.
• Twins. Emerald will help them strengthen their spirit, make them wiser and more composure. If a person is overly impressionable and unsure of himself, an emerald talisman will give him confidence and a philosophical view of difficult situations. Therefore, single people will be able to find a mate, and married people will not experience unreasonable jealousy.

• Cancer. For him, emerald is a very happy talisman that will give peace and harmony to the soul. Excessive sensitivity to external influences and indecisiveness will decrease. There will be emancipation in the expression of feelings, communication will bring joy, new friends and allies will support any undertaking of Cancer.
• Leo , despite his independent character, really needs the support of honest and decent people. Emerald amulets will provide representatives of this sign with understanding of both friends and household members, and will also protect them from enemies and the negative energy of evil individuals.
• Virgo is often skeptical about everything, since she is used to analyzing everything, and the conclusions are pessimistic. An emerald talisman will help such a person treat life and people with great trust, be lenient towards the shortcomings of others, and enjoy every moment of life.
• Libra will experience the friendliness of this stone. He will be their ally in business and will help them pay attention to the circumstances that need to be taken into account in order to achieve success.
• Sagittarius. The gem will help you get rid of too much ambition and peremptory nature in your speeches and actions. Sagittarius, showing restraint and moderating the desire to surpass others, will stop making new enemies.
• Capricorn. The gem promotes the rapid perception of new theories, which is necessary for Capricorn, who reveres intelligence above all qualities. Some astrologers recommend that this sign does not wear emerald very often.
• Aquarius , due to its hypersensitivity, especially needs the support of friends and family. Emerald will provide such help and protect from ill-wishers; will contribute to the manifestation of the active principle inherent in the character of Aquarius. This will help develop a sense of self-confidence, which is necessary to achieve success.
• Pisces are prone to trade by nature. Emerald can ensure success in this type of activity, because it is under the influence of Mercury, which is the patron of trade. In addition, the stone will help you receive real, sincere support from family and friends and will ensure peace of mind in the family, which Pisces greatly appreciates.

Selection by clasp type

The earrings differ not only in appearance, but also in the design of the clasp. The most popular types of fasteners include:

• with an English castle;
• with an Italian castle;
• in the form of carnations;
• with a hook lock.

One of the popular types of silver earrings is with an English lock. He is very reliable. With such a clasp, the earring is unlikely to unfasten on its own, and the risk of losing it is minimal. But there is a small drawback: you cannot adjust the place intended for the earlobe. On a narrow earlobe, the earring will greatly outweigh, and on a large earlobe, wearing such a model will cause pain and inconvenience. Therefore, when purchasing earrings with an English lock, you need to first try them on to assess whether the model will fit, because jewelry cannot be exchanged or returned.

Another type of lock for silver earrings is Italian. This type of fastener appeared not so long ago, but has already gained popularity among girls. This type, unlike the English lock, allows you to adjust the clasp in relation to the earlobe. Therefore, with such a lock, earrings on your ears will look excellent, and if they are decorated with emeralds, then the owner of the product will be beyond competition. A small disadvantage is that such earrings must be removed at night to avoid deformation of the clasp.

Wearing silver with emeralds in the form of stud earrings has long been popular among fashionistas. Another name for this model is studs. They suit any girl’s look and are distinguished by their low price due to the minimal amount of metal and stones used. The clasp can be adjusted depending on the thickness of the earlobe. But some people think that this type of fastener is inconvenient during sleep, because... The sharp tip of the earring can prick your neck. This is not always the case; most often, wearing miniature studs is not even felt.

One of the oldest types of earring locks is the hook lock. But this type of fastener is not very reliable; it is better to choose a jewelry model with an additional rivet.

If the kit does not include the necessary lock, it can be removed from the stud earrings and used when wearing earrings with a hook-type lock. When choosing earrings, you need to be careful; it is better to make a purchase with preliminary fitting.

How to wear

Most items with emerald are rings, rings, necklaces, and earrings. It is worth buying a set of such jewelry as it looks stylish. In addition, in this case, the stones will have a greater impact on the owner.

Rings and rings with this gem are best worn on the ring finger or little finger.

In an outfit, a bright green stone should be the highlight: you should not match it with an outfit of the same color and do makeup in those colors.

Emerald goes well with sapphire or ruby. A scattering of diamonds around an emerald in platinum or gold looks very impressive.

Men's assortment of jewelry with this gem - a massive silver or platinum ring, cufflinks with a rectangular translucent stone, a tie clip.

Compatibility with other stones

The gem belongs to the element of air and is not recommended to be worn together with the following water stones:

• topaz;
• opal;
• alexandrite;
• pearls

Of the gems of its element, emerald is least combined with amethyst: when worn together, these stones reduce the beneficial properties of each other. It is best to wear the green precious mineral along with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and peridots.

How to care

Emerald is highly durable and difficult to damage at home. But you need to take into account that this pebble loves coolness, darkness and has a negative attitude towards water, household chemicals, and cosmetics.

Rules of care:

• Be sure to remove jewelry before doing housework (cooking, washing, cleaning).
• You need to put them on after applying makeup: cosmetics are destructive to gemstones.
• If the stone becomes dirty, wash it in warm soapy water, or lightly rub it with a soft brush or cloth.
• A special protective layer for the gem is useful - it is applied in a jewelry workshop.
• Jewelry should be stored in a strong, closed box or casket.

Description

From the point of view of the science of geology, emerald is a type of beryl with a high chromium content. Nature has endowed it with bottomless green color, sometimes with a bluish tint. This is where the second name for the crystal came from – “green ice”.

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The most highly valued are transparent, clean stones of a dark green color, which are often more expensive than diamonds. They are cut in the same specific way as diamonds. Pale, cloudy, opaque emeralds are called “emerald greens” and are shaped into cabochons or beads. Subsequently, such specimens are used for the production of beads.

How to distinguish from a fake

Artificial minerals are sold as "igmeralds", but sometimes this is not indicated, then they can be mistaken for natural ones. Instead of emerald, they also offer glass fakes and ennobled stones: peridot, corundum, verdelite, tourmaline, jadeite, zircon, chrysoberyl, citrine.

It is not difficult to recognize an artificial imitation; to do this, you need to know what an emerald looks like. The instance is checked according to the following parameters:

• Color. Emerald is always green, often muted. Bottle or marsh color means fake, light shade means beryl, and diamond-like shine means synthetic.
• Pleochroism (trichroism). It is distinct in emerald: when turned at different angles, the color changes from green and bluish-green to yellowish-green.
• Edges. In natural stone they are sharp and clear, while in glass fakes they are smoothed.
• Internal structure. In a natural mineral it is uniform and homogeneous. Minor internal defects and cracks are typical for large specimens. Layering is a sign of a fake.
• Exposure to filtered ultraviolet light. Real stones usually do not react to such radiation, but artificial ones glow brownish-orange or chestnut-brown. But this method is inaccurate, as some natural emeralds can also react to ultraviolet light.
• Chelsea color filter. An emerald will look reddish or pink, a synthetic one will look red, and a fake one will look green.

Peridot (evening emerald) turns yellow during the day, and turns green under artificial light.

Natural emerald does not darken when placed in water or exposed to the sun for a long time.

If there is a suspicion that you have purchased an unknown mineral, refined with colored resins to give it an emerald color, then only an experienced jeweler or specialist in the instrument room can find out for sure.

If the emerald is ennobled with colored resins, but you want it to regain its true color, you can put the stone in a detergent solution. The natural color will appear after the filler has dissolved.

Talisman stones for Aries man

The Aries man has leadership qualities and skills. Ruby will help him acquire and hone these qualities in a positive direction.

If an Aries man wants to climb the ladder of success, then it is advisable to wear a garnet or diamond ring on his index finger. These stones can be worn as an amulet or even a pendant.

If an Aries man suffers from a tough and hot-tempered character, then he is suggested to wear an amethyst, which will help him control his anger and protect him from excessive alcohol intoxication.

Price

Emerald is evaluated based on several factors, but the first places are the color and the country where it was mined. The highest price is for gems from Colombia; analogues from Afghanistan and Brazil are a third cheaper.

If we compare the price of stones of different colors, the most expensive ones are bright green. Even if they have minor defects, they are valued higher than pale transparent specimens without cracks or inclusions:

• bright green - $ 2000;
• pale - $ 500;
• artificial - $ 200.

Based on Russian standards, the description of the color of emerald involves 5 groups. This is indicated on the tags on the jewelry (the highest rating is 5).

When evaluating a stone, weight is also taken into account - the heavier, the more expensive.

Stone sizes (in carats):

• up to 0.49 - small;
• from 0.5 to 1 - average;
• from 1 to 10 - large;
• over 10 are very large.

Prices for top quality emeralds (per 1 carat) :

Weight (carats)	Price (in dollars)
0,01–0,99	700–3500
1,00–2,99	4000–7000
3–5,99	6000–9500
6–15,00	8000–13000

Connoisseurs of jewelry stones consider the optimal weight for an emerald to be 6 carats , and such a specimen is valued very expensively.

Collectors value rough stones more. In jewelry, the cost is greatly influenced by the quality of processing and cutting. Typically, stepwise (emerald) processing is applied to this mineral, and cabochons are made from cloudy specimens with defects.

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How much does an emerald cost, what does the price depend on?

The price of a precious mineral depends on:

• Color saturation;
• Transparency;
• Weight of the stone.

The more saturated the color of a stone and the more transparent it is, the higher the price of a beautiful rare stone. Crystal clear minerals of natural origin have almost ceased to be found today; most often these are synthetic stones or imitation emerald.

On average, the cost of a stone varies depending on its characteristics:

• Low quality (emeralds for commercial sale) - about $400 per carat;
• Good quality – 500-2500 US dollars per carat;
• Very high quality – up to $8,000 per carat.

A mysterious gift for mothers and grandmothers What stones should Aries wear in adulthood?

Aries prefer to look perfect, but do not consider clothes and shoes to be an important expense item, and indeed, things on which they can spend a lot of money. Therefore, they happily accept luxurious and large jewelry as a gift: they themselves have never bought this for themselves, although they wanted to. Mysterious and original opaque gems - carnelian , tiger's eye , moonstone - are a great opportunity to surprise a person.

Whatever stone appears for the Aries zodiac sign (carnelian, tiger eye, moonstone), it will become an amulet and enhance a person’s natural abilities. Carnelian allows you to become softer and kinder, teaches you to accept people. Tiger's Eye teaches you to predict a situation and develops far-sightedness skills. Moonstone fosters will, instills a thirst for knowledge, and develops perseverance.

We recommend accessories: rings with moonstone, sets with tiger's eye, necklaces with carnelian.

Which stone delights Aries?

Aries are people with an ebullient disposition who easily rush into adventures, and then just as easily switch to new hobbies. They give the impression of sociable personalities, but they only let a few people get close, becoming disappointed in those around them and quickly getting tired of people. Stones suitable for Aries stabilize their life impulses. Neutral white color , ideal transparency , slight shine - diamond, cubic zirconia or clear quartz in gold are worth advising Aries to wear as a permanent amulet.

Which stone is suitable for Aries? Diamond and quartz are stones for the sign of Aries, which deprive him of excessive anxiety, allow him to clarify his thoughts, stop and understand the situation. Diamond is most suitable for mature Aries - both men and women. An artificial diamond ( cubic zirconia ) is given to children in order to develop in them the habit of caring for a precious thing. Quartz crystals are suitable for everyday wear. Aries is a zodiac sign whose talisman stone depends on the date of birth. “Early” Aries love luxury, “late” Aries love semi-precious restraint.

However, Aries can choose a talisman stone by date of birth on his own - if you invite a person to look through the catalog together, it will take him only a few minutes to choose between a diamond, quartz and cubic zirconia of different shades.

Amulet for artistic parents Which stone does Aries have according to the horoscope to reveal creative potential?

Garnet and agate - two different gemstones, can only be found in talismans for Aries - people who do not accept defeat, strong idealists who want “all or nothing” from life.

Even if you know your Aries friend as a serious business person, this does not mean that he does not have a secret creative hobby that he adores like a child. Moreover, the creative nature of Aries helps him solve business issues in unconventional ways, deftly outperform competitors and raise geniuses in his children.

Which stone is suitable for the Aries sign at the age of 25-30, they ask in our store on the eve of the zodiac period. garnet helps women develop their imagination , and men – an agate with bright veins of an unpredictable trajectory.

When determining which stones are suitable for Aries based on their date of birth - garnets or agates, take a closer look at the structure of the stone. Polished gems with a lot of outstanding details are suitable for children, more oval, smooth ones - for adults. Stones enhance a person’s creative impulses and inspire new ideas (to do this, you need to crush the stone while thinking).

Name compatibility

An emerald will become a talisman for you if your name is:

• Elena. The mineral will bring balance, wisdom, and hope into her life.
• Hermann. For him, the nugget will become a window to the future, enlightening the mind, giving hope and wisdom.
• Isabel. Smaragd will drive away negative energy, cleansing the aura. The amulet will give her composure, awaken inspiration, and preserve the family hearth.
• Klim. It will not hurt him to get rid of melancholy and love failures with the help of a talisman.
• Julia. The stone will bring good luck into Yulia’s life, protecting her from sorrows and troubles.
• Peter. The green gem will drive away sorrows and bad thoughts, opening the way to hope and sober thinking.

Emerald will become a helper for someone who believes in it and really needs help, regardless of name or zodiac sign.