Carrying a stone in the heart area has the most powerful effect on a person.
Varieties and colors
The color of natural emerald varies from light green to dark green. Depending on the place of extraction, the following types of mineral are distinguished:
- Colombian is a hexagonal stone, has a minimal number of defects and has a grassy color;
- Zambian - the mineral has a rich green tint with a blue or yellow tint;
- Zimbabwean - valued by jewelers due to its memorable yellow-green color;
- Brazilian - a light green stone, more transparent in comparison with the Colombian gem;
- South African - a cloudy mineral, most often sold in the form of a cabochon;
- Ural is an opaque stone of large size and bright green color - its shade is due to the high content of chromium and iron.
Note! There are no blue or red emeralds - they are man-made or beryl.
When evaluating a gem, its color is first taken into account: rich green minerals, even with defects, are most valued. Light and perfectly transparent emeralds are valued much cheaper.
Before the purchase.
Before purchasing an emerald, make sure it is set in a bezel. This type of frame will protect it from accidental breakage.
Next, consider the type of accent stones used. Diamonds or white sapphires greatly enhance the natural beauty of the emerald and will protect it from side impacts.
Finally, it is important to ask your jeweler whether the emeralds have been smudged. Most emeralds are embedded in colorless oil or resin. Stones that have been treated with colored oils or epoxy resins are not as valuable.
Medicinal properties
Healing properties of emerald:
- normalization of blood pressure indicators;
- relief from severe headaches;
- stabilization of hormonal levels, the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary system;
- improvement during seasonal allergies;
- smoothing the menstrual cycle, reducing pain during menstrual periods and eliminating mood swings.
Regularly wearing jewelry with emeralds will help get rid of arthritis and arthrosis, as well as normalize the functioning of the nervous system. Applying pebbles to your eyelids for 10-15 minutes every day will help improve your vision.
Important! The gem has a bactericidal effect. If you place it in a glass of water overnight, you can drink the infused liquid in the morning or wash your face with it to eliminate skin diseases. An uncut stone has a greater healing effect on the owner’s body.
What to do if the stone is cracked
Another serious problem that harms the appearance of jewelry is the appearance of a crack or chip. This happens under mechanical influence. The saddest thing is that your favorite piece of jewelry no longer looks beautiful when you put it on. Is it possible to somehow correct the situation and fix the cracked jewelry?
Esotericists unanimously say: if a gemstone splits, this is a sign that the end of its service has come. There is no need to store such jewelry, since it no longer contains positive energy. But, if the ring or earrings are worn solely for decorative purposes, then you can try to fix the crack. You can take the item to a jewelry shop where it will be professionally repaired.
Cedarwood oil can also help by filling the crack and camouflaging it. But the oil will only help if the ring cracks just a little. If the crack is deep, you will not be able to repair the ring yourself.
In addition to repairing and masking with oil, you can try to give the stone a second life. To do this, it must be removed from the frame and re-polished, or split into two parts along the crack line, and then a new piece of jewelry must be made.
Magic properties
Emerald is valued by esotericists and magicians due to its magical properties:
- reveals the gift of foresight, helps to see prophetic dreams;
- harmonizes spiritual and physical condition, eliminates negative energy;
- relieves bad thoughts, protects against depression and conflicts;
- protects the family from damage and gossip, strengthens feelings between spouses;
- protects during travel or extreme recreation;
- enhances creativity and activates inspiration;
- attracts good luck, helps to achieve success in all endeavors.
Main mineral deposits
More than 50% of the volume of emeralds is mined in South America and Africa (Zambia, Zimbabwe).
Large deposits are located in Colombia, India, Egypt and Russia (Urals).
Today, anyone can feel like a pioneer geologist and independently find a precious emerald by visiting the Mariinsky mine in the Urals.
In addition, mineral extraction is carried out in Australia, Brazil, the USA, China, Ukraine, Switzerland, Pakistan, and many other countries. These deposits have smaller reserves of nuggets, as well as lower quality indicators of the material.
Emerald and zodiac signs
According to the horoscope, emerald affects each zodiac sign differently.
Change
| Element | Sign | Characteristic |
| Fire | Aries | It will strengthen the desire to develop in business terms, which will be noticed by management and will lead to long-awaited promotion. |
| a lion | It will improve your health and protect you from problems on the road. | |
| Earth | Capricorn | It will protect you from conflict situations in the work team and help you establish relationships with long-time relatives. |
| Taurus | It will attract bright, unforgettable emotions into life, strengthen intuition, develop memory, and teach you not to give up on the path to your goal. | |
| Virgo | It will channel the owner’s excess energy into the right direction, which will lead to monetary profit and recognition from superiors. | |
| Air | Scales | It will get rid of laziness and make the owner more sociable and hospitable. |
| Aquarius | It will teach you to appreciate true life values and put family first. | |
| Twins | It will replace excessive hot temper with composure, teach you to make wise decisions even in emergency situations, improve concentration, and improve relationships with people around you. | |
| Water | Cancer | It will bring peace to life, give confidence in one’s own abilities, and help identify true friends. |
| Fish | It will protect you from attacks from colleagues, improve relationships in your family and close circle. |
Those who are definitely not suitable for emerald amulets according to their zodiac sign are Scorpio and Sagittarius, since in the lives of representatives of these signs the stone does not exhibit positive properties, but, on the contrary, increases a person’s aggression.
Important! You should not focus on zodiac compatibility with the stone. If after touching a gem you feel warmth and peace, you can safely purchase it.
What to do if the emeralds in your earrings have darkened
Any gemstone can darken or tarnish. Let's figure out why this happens:
- exposure to chemicals;
- reaction to sweat, to changes in body temperature;
- lack of stone maintenance;
- illness of the owner of the stone;
- bad energy.
If you see that the mineral in your ring or earrings has begun to darken, you should try to clean it. You can restore the noble shine of a stone if:
- clean the emerald in a timely manner;
- wipe with a flannel cloth;
- rub with cedar oil.
Only timely care and careful attitude will help keep the emeralds in rings, rings and earrings in good condition.
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.
Care.
Emeralds, especially those set in rings, require special care and precautions. Due to their fragility, they are not intended for everyday wear. Most have tiny natural cracks that make them vulnerable to chipping and breaking; The less contact with the stone, the better.
Never wash your hands or apply lotion while wearing jewelry as this may damage the stone and may dull its color.
Always put it on last after you've applied your makeup, styled your hair, and gotten dressed.
Even small stains can potentially damage the stone. While it's ideal for formal occasions, wearing emeralds elsewhere is risky, so think carefully about where you'll be wearing them.
Let yourself sparkle and shine without worrying about damaging your beautiful gemstone.
How to wear and care
Mature women are recommended to choose jewelry framed in gold, and girls - in silver. To get the maximum effect, you should wear a set of earrings, a necklace and a ring with emeralds. Rings are worn on the little finger; single people should put them on the ring finger - this will positively change their personal life in the near future.
With frequent migraines, girls should give preference to earrings with gems, and men - pendants or bracelets. Emerald is highly durable and difficult to damage, but this gem still needs proper care:
- It is recommended to remove the jewelry while doing household chores: the stone does not react well to chemicals;
- wear jewelry after applying makeup: cosmetics negatively affect the condition of the mineral;
- Store emeralds in a cool, dark place and in a separate box or bag made of soft fabric.
The amulet with these stones should be cleaned with a mild soap solution, and any remaining moisture should be removed with a napkin. For maximum protection, jewelers recommend applying a special protective layer to the surface of the emerald: it will significantly extend the life of the product.
Little finger
The little finger is responsible for everything related to relationships. It can seriously affect the situation in society. It also reflects our attitude towards other people. Wearing a ring on your little finger can improve all communication related issues. Pinky rings on the active hand help in self-expression. They can turn you into an excellent speaker. And on a passive one, they will make you a natural listener and strengthen your intuition. The best pinky finger stones should be yellow or green in color. These are topaz, emerald (by the way, this stone is best suited for the little finger), as well as yellow or green garnets.
How to spot a fake
Characteristics by which you can distinguish a counterfeit product from the original:
- Color. Emeralds have a rich green hue. If it is too light, you have beryl. A strong shine indicates a fake.
- Edges. A natural emerald has clearly defined and sharp edges; smoothed corners mean it is fake.
- Dichroism. When turned in different directions, the gem has a golden or blue tint; fake jewelry does not change color.
- Structure. The mineral has a uniform structure; large stones may have small cracks or inclusions on the surface. A layered structure is inherent in a low-quality product.
- Ultraviolet. Emeralds in most cases do not react to direct exposure to ultraviolet rays, and synthetic crystals develop an orange glow.
- Natural emerald does not change its color after prolonged exposure to water or direct sunlight.
- Peridots or evening emeralds turn yellow during the daytime and turn green under artificial light.
On sale you can find a mixed stone: in such a product, a thin plate of emerald is glued on top of a cheaper mineral. Such an imitation is revealed with the help of a magnifying glass: by examining the mineral from the sides, you can see the gluing line.
Emeralds are often treated with special resins to give them a more refined appearance. By washing such a mineral with water with the addition of washing powder, you can identify the real type of gem.
Regular use of a talisman with a gem for several months will help get rid of accumulated aggression and negativity. If the owner of an emerald is involved in scams, has bad habits, is unfaithful to his significant other, or often lies, the stone will have a negative impact on his life and lead him down the wrong road.
Rings need to be charged
Among jewelry with emeralds, silver ones are the most common. Both the mineral and the metal have a lot of positive properties that will benefit the owner. But, for example, the same silver ring with such a stone should be charged.
This is done because minerals constantly absorb other people’s energy, both positive and negative. As a result of this, the stone may even “die” and collapse under negative influence. An emerald ring can be charged in the following ways:
- with the help of midday sun rays;
- with the help of other precious stones;
- using spring or melt water in a silver or copper vessel;
- through a crystal generator;
- under moonlight in a suitable phase.
Recharging is done in the third lunar phase.
You can read more about the mystical abilities of the stone in the article.
Interesting facts about emerald
The largest natural emerald was discovered in Brazil in 1975. The weight of the stunning natural gem was 28 kilograms!
A poem by A.S. is dedicated to the emerald ring. Pushkin "Keep Me, My Talisman". The poet believed in the magical power of jewelry, protecting him from failures and disappointments.
Emerald is one of the most beautiful precious minerals, possessing pure energy, full of love and magnetism. Such a stone is a must-have in the arsenal for those people who want to meet their other half, start a family, achieve success in school and business, and discover their creative abilities.
