Emerald Gem Stone

The earliest known emerald gem stone was mined in Egypt. It is known that the emerald gem stone was among the most highly cherished stones of the Egyptians. It was found in several tombs of the ancient Egyptian kings, often an emerald gem stone necklace was placed around the king's neck. It was thought to ensure perpetual youth in the afterlife. When Israel left Egypt they carried lots of the treasure of Egypt with them. So it was very likely that an emerald gem stone was one of the stones in the breastplate.

'Nothing Greens Greener' is the best way that might have potentially described emerald gem stone and Pliny the Elder chose to say it this way. For centuries the vivid green colour of emerald gem stone has won the hearts of people from all around the planet. Whether kings and rulers of the past or present day celebrities,' emerald gem stone continue to remain highly sought after.The basic color of emerald gem stone is green, which also gives this beautiful gemstone its name. The Greek word 'smarados' which is derived from the French word 'esmeralde' implies the color green.The vibrant green color of emerald gem stone stands for love, youth, and timelessness. Traditional Romans considered green to be the color of Venus, the Goddess of love and beauty. The Catholic Church also holds great importance for the color green and considers it to be most essential of all colors. emerald gem stone, due to their clear green color hold great meaning in love and also denote everlasting and undying emotions.

But it is going far beyond this ; centuries gone emerald gem stone were thought to have heavy healing power and offer unlimited protection from illness to their wearers. Many of us and cultures still believe in these powers, and wear emerald gem stone as protection and to help through recovery. It was believed that if the closeness was true, the emerald gem stone would stay intact and not break.

For a fancier look, a clustered pear-shaped pretty emerald gem stone and diamond flower pendant in white gold would compliment your privileged appearance. All impressed from nature's superb living element, flowers, which spread love and harmony thru their smell and beautiful appearance, you too, spread word about your excellent personality and appealing appearance thru emerald gem stone's pleasingly impeccable designs of colourful emerald gem stone pendant jewelry. Emerald gem stone demands good care, and being a softer range of stone they need correct storage also. Care must be taken while storing emerald gem stone jewelry. One must confirm they are separately wrapped in soft tissue or material and the surface does not come in communication with any other stone or metal.

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