Emerald is a stone of youth and purity

Emerald-stone refers to high-class jewelry, and in Russia it is legally declared a currency value. Among the beryl, the emerald is one of the most expensive specimens (after bixbit, a very rare red beryl). Its pure large blue-green samples often cost more than a diamond of the same size. In comparison with other beryl, the emerald almost always has third-party inclusions, which significantly affect its cost. The brighter and more saturated the green color of the stone, the more it is valued. The color of the emerald depends on the presence of chromium impurities in its composition and very strict conditions are imposed on it (it should have a very limited set of shades and a certain intensity of color). The beauty of the stone has long become a byword, probably because all women tend to have in their arsenal a necklace with emeralds or at least a small suspension.

Emerald-stone is known and appreciated from ancient times. Then it was mined on the world famous "Mines of Queen Cleopatra", which was very fond of jewelry with this magical stone. In those days of the pharaohs, it was customary to bury noble people with an emerald on their necks, a green symbol was depicted on the stone as a symbol of eternal youth on earth. The Romans also appreciated and loved emeralds, Pliny wrote that there is no other stone that would so appease his eye, like the most magnificent emerald. For Emperor Nero , sunglasses with emerald glasses were specially ordered so that he could comfortably look at the gladiatorial fights. The oldest legend says that Satan himself dropped the emerald when it was defeated by the light forces. The stone was cut in the shape of a bowl, and it was in the hands of Christ at his last meal, and Joseph subsequently collected the blood of Christ from the crucifixion into it. Hence the origin of the legend of the Holy Grail.

Emerald-stone, set in gold, is one of the most powerful amulets against dark forces, it stimulates in man only the best light qualities. In Europe, it is considered that it represents purity, loyalty and love, for Russians this stone is primarily a gem of hope, composure and wisdom, and an invariable indicator of female permanence. He gives his owner joy and fun, and for poets and artists serves as an inexhaustible source of inspiration. According to the oldest legends, a person endowed with certain abilities, under the influence of an emerald, can quite reach sky-high heights. The cult of the emerald existed in pre-Columbian America, he was attributed to the magical power healing the wounds and making the soldier invulnerable in battle, as well as giving him the gift of foresight.

Indian tribes believed that the emerald stone has a special connection with the other world, it has a strong positive energy, which destroys even the rudiments of evil thoughts. Numerous legends and legends say that the stone protects mariners and mothers. Those who possess an emerald will never shed innocent blood and will not stumble, to the victor he gives mercy, and to the warrior - courage. In those days, among the healers, the stone of the emerald is very positive. He is often credited with healing properties, it is believed that the gem can reduce temperature and heal from inflammation, and also promotes resorption of stones in the kidneys. Emerald is recommended to be worn on the neck by short-sighted and hysterical women, the stone immediately relieves the ailment, and also helps in the restoration of memory. Emerald, suspended from the headboard, removes nightmares and disperses bad dreams, removes black thoughts and impending danger. Stone emerald is a symbol of youth and purity given by nature itself.