Emerald – زمرد (5ct)

‘- Zamurd, also known as emerald, is an extremely rare and precious stone with its name originating from the old French word “Esmeralda” and the Latin word “esmerald,” signifying green stone.

– Legend suggests that emerald was first mentioned in the Sanskrit word “marakta,” translating to growing green, and has been utilized for nearly six thousand years.

– Around 4,000 BC, Babylonians in Iraq worshiped and traded emeralds, and it has been extracted from regions like Egypt for millennia, possibly where its first discovery occurred.

– Considered the fourth most valuable stone after diamond, ruby, and sapphire, emerald is associated with the planet Mercury, symbolizing hope and serving as a protective stone for love and affection.

– Emeralds are primarily green due to chromium and vanadium presence, and they are found in mines in Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, Zambia, and other countries worldwide.

– Identifying a real emerald involves examining irregular patterns, cracks, and deep lines, as well as using ultraviolet light in a lab. Fake emeralds made of glass or soft minerals may lack these imperfections.

– Benefits of emerald include creating enthusiasm, attracting romance, opening job opportunities, boosting confidence, enhancing mental talent, aiding legal matters, promoting health, and protecting against magic and evil eye.

– Gifting emerald on weddings symbolizes durability and true love, and its rarity necessitates careful cleaning with warm water and supervision during jewelry polishing. From an astrological viewpoint, a loss of purity may lead to breakage or cracks, signifying significant loss if the stone falls from jewelry.