Stories and legends
The properties of emerald
The four gems, diamond, ruby, sapphires and emeralds are stones of exceptional exceptional beauty. The origin of the name emerald is derived from the Persian "zamarat", then from the Latin "smaragdus", translating as "green gemstone This magnificent stone belongs to the beryl family (from the ancient Greek "beryllos") meaning "crystal the color of water from sea"). Its wonderful green color makes it a highly sought-after and coveted stone for centuries millennia.
It took extremely difficult conditions to enable the formation of emerald, which justifies its rarity. Emerald belongs to the mineral group of the silicates. It is essentially composed of beryllium, chromium, iron and vanadium. Gold these components are not located in the same earth's layers. Beryllium comes from magma and the other components come from the earth's mantle. They meet through magma bubbles up to the mantle. The content of these components is responsible for the multiple colors of green.
The most beautiful emeralds are those completely transparent, with a green dark and intense. Emerald remains sensitive to shocks, so it has been attributed a way of called "pruning". emerald". It helps to limit accidents during setting. Emeralds have inclusions known as lacunae, or crystals, to certify their quality. authenticity. They have a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. In conclusion the beauty and rarity of an emerald depend color and transparency. The emerald's incredible green symbolizes the renewal of the seasons, fertility and life.
History of emerald
In ancient Egypt, around 5,000 years ago years BC, the Egyptians were already extracting emerald mines not far from the Mer Red.
In 2,000 BC, the Babylonians used emeralds as an ideal material for the currency.
Subsequently, these mines were once again mined by Greek miners in the Middle Ages. of Alexander the Great (356 to 323 BC). They were discovered in 1816 by Frédéric Cailliaud, explorer (1787 - 1869).
Cleopatra, Queen of Ancient Egypt (69 - 30 BC) was particularly fond of emeralds. They were the embodiment of national pride. Cleopatra possessed sumptuous jewels with emeralds, and she had custom of offering them on which his portrait was engraved. In 47 BC, Cleopatra acquired these mines and today, even if these mines had been discovered 2,000 years before Egyptian deposits bear the name Cleopatra's emerald mines.
The Celts and Romans also worshipped this fabulous stone, which they extracted from mines in what is now Austria.
In his encyclopedia "History Naturelle", Pliny the Elder (A.D. 23 - 79) J-C), writer and naturalist, states that the emperor Nero (37 - 68 AD) used emerald to improve his eyesight. He describes the emerald of such a powerful green, that after contemplated, all the other greens of the nature seemed blander.
Emerald is also used in a number of writings from the Middle Ages, such as that of the legend of the Knights of the Round Table. Visit Holy Grail, chalice sought by knights, would be made of emeralds.
In the 16th century, emeralds arrived in Europe through the Conquistadors Spain. In fact, they reported exceptional specimens from Colombia, both in size and color.
Since the 16th century, jewellers have been using emerald as a gemstone valuable. Today, Colombia remains main importer, supplying the finest parts and 60% of production worldwide.
The deposits
The main deposits are in Brazil, Russia, etc.
Emerald and its benefits in lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
A stone of balance, emerald is also a stone of love and harmony. It soothes emotional disorders and soothes emotions. It releases feelings of love. It encourages unconditional love between two people. It can even reveal a great romanticism.
It is also a stone of friendship, which develops qualities such as compassion, empathy and understanding. It encourages tolerance and wisdom. Thus, it can be the source of quality relationships. It promotes loyalty and sincerity.
Emerald also makes relationships easier parents/children, restores understanding and discernment. Dialogue is possible again and contributes to the family reconciliation.
This stone begets forgiveness, kindness and kindness. It avoids judging too quickly and develops listening skills. This enables not to get carried away too quickly in the event of conflict. It builds resilience and gives to free themselves from the shackles of past.
Emerald stimulates the memory and knowledge. It makes you want to to learn and understand. On the professional relationships, it improves through the development of attention and open-mindedness.
Benefits for your health physics
Emerald, with its soothing power, enables to combat stress and its consequences.
It has an energizing action that restores envy for people in a state of sadness intense. It exudes energy.
Emerald promotes the proper functioning of the body. solar plexus chakra.
The emerald and the signs associated astrological
Emerald, a precious stone, has many virtues, including and beneficial properties on the whole of the body in all natives of the zodiac.
But these powers are even more pronounced with signs of the month of may.
This month of May represents the month of renewal and the multitude of green colors in the nature. These astrological signs are:
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Taurus: symbol of the Earth, fertility and loyalty. This sign also represents obstinacy perseverance and possession. It is a reliability and stability. The of an emerald to soften its appearance. character by being more attentive to others. This sign likes to own and acquire material goods. In fact, he dreads running out something. A generous man, he likes to share with his circle of friends and/or his family. Step by step, he builds a future and overcome the difficulties meeting. He's very honest and also very stubborn. It's almost impossible to do change his mind. He lacks flexibility and hates change. In love, he develops a great sensuality and shows tenderness. He exudes an incredible charm to multiply conquests. But it most of all, he wants to start a family and live peacefully;
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Gemini: symbol of the communication, exchange and movement. This sign represents curiosity, adolescence and studies. It is often referred to as sociable, pleasant and witty. His company is often in demand. He always needs intellectual emulation and the wearing of a emerald stimulates his memory. He is constantly on the lookout for new knowledge, because its behaviour eternal student. He doesn't like a life of routine, he likes to be in perpetual motion. Often very talkative, he always has something to say. to tell. Be careful, because underneath carefree and superficial, he hides a great deal anxiety and anguish. However, it is a natural optimist and always ends up see the bright side of things. In love, it's a great seducer. He loves to go from flower to flower flower and dreads commitment. But he does romanticism and dreams of living the great love.
The emerald and the chakras
Emerald helps open the chakra of the heart and harmonizes it. This has a calming effect on the emotions. It is a stone of unconditional love and placed over the heart, it develops the feelings of love or friendship. It provokes openness to others, sharing, loyalty. It reinforces courage and strength to face negative emotions.
Maintenance, purification and recharging the emerald
Emerald is a precious stone that has needs regular maintenance. From when it arrives in your home, you need to purify it, then recharge your emerald. From your extraction to your home, the stone has was in contact with a wide range of energies, positive or negative. The following operations are to be carried out at least once a month or once a year. after intensive use.
Run your emerald under running water with a little soap. Rub gently with a toothbrush to remove any residue. impurities. Dry with a soft cloth. You can also purify it with incense, but avoid using a Tibetan bowl.
Recharge it in the morning sun for 2 minutes. hours or place it on a geode. or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours. hours.
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