The dark green Emerald is traditional Birthstone for the month of may, and designated for the 20th and 35th wedding anniversary. Emeralds are said to improve memory and enhance love.
Emerald comes from the Greek word "Smaragdos" meaning "green stone". This deep green gemstone is currently the most valuable stone in the world by weight. The Egyptian Goddess Cleopatra prized this stone as her favorite. She lavished herself in emerald jewelry and gave departing guests carved emerald likenesses as gifts. This ancient stone was sought after even before Cleopatra's time. Many gave their lives seeking this coveted stone to use as jewelry.
Emerald is most noted for its association with the eyes. Many cultures had the same ideas that this deep green gemstone either had healing properties or aided in seeing the future more clearly. Theophrastus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the third century, studied the properties of stones. He credited emeralds as having healing power over straining eyes. In turn gem engravers set emeralds on their workstations to look at from time to time to relieve the effects of eye strain.
Throughout time and place emeralds are speculated to have been used as a healing agent. According to some legends, an emerald stone could hurl itself off the wearers faceted jewelry to alert an upcoming illness. The following is a list of ailments emeralds have been thought to heal:
* Strengthen the backbone
* Relieve problem associated with sugar diabetes
* Cure epilepsy
* Enhance the immune system
* Dispel poison and poisoned bites
* Relieve eye strain
* Cure intestinal blockage
* Cure dysentery
* Aid in fertility
On a more spiritual level emeralds are thought to promote clairvoyance, memory, and faith. Wearing the stone can bring an equilibrium to mental, physical, or emotional state of mind. It is said to work as a natural tranquilizer for those seeking to clear the mind. Some cultures thought emeralds to raise consciousness and improve psychic abilities. Emeralds are suggested for those working as athletes, nurses, doctors, chiropractors, environmentalists, optometrists, marriage councilors, masseurs, people who work in confined places or with radioactive materials.
May is the traditional month for the emerald gemstone. Emerald jewelry is associated as a gift of friendship, loyalty, and faithfulness. It is also associated with the astrological sign of Taurus and has an a affinity for those born in Cancer or Libra. Emerald rings, earrings, and pendants are also a great idea for couples celebrating their 20th and 35th wedding anniversary. Becoming popular as a replacement of the traditional diamond is a precious emerald gemstone engagement ring. It is a unique way to express love, loyalty, and faithfulness to the one you plan to spend your life with.
Written By: Nicolle Chamberlain
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