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The richness and sparkle of emeralds
make it suitable for royalty. Generally princess and queens used
emeralds to decorate themselves. Thus, it is a gem of high esteem and value.
Historically, emeralds
got its color after the Venus, goddess of love. This lush green color
gem is also known as the favorite gem of Cleopatra of Egypt between
3,000-1,500 B.C. Indians believes that emerald
ring brings good omen and enhances the well-being. That's why;
man who constructed Taj Mahal inscribed some texts in emerald and
wore them. It is also gained the preference of Indian Maharajahs and
Maharanis and constituted a large share of their gem
collection. This all says the value and real worth of the gem.
Emerald is
a green member of beryl minerals, sapphire is known as its
substitute. It is considered as one of the hardest gems after
diamond. But, their rarity and appearance make them far costlier than
diamonds. Mined mostly in South America and Africa, this gem is now
found mainly in Columbia. The Columbian
emerald is known for their sparkling green color and make them
world famous.
Columbia tops the chart in producing this rare gem called emerald
while, it is also mined in other African countries like Zambia,
Zimbabwe, Kenya
and Madagascar. Fine emeralds
are also found in the mines of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and
Russia. The quality of emerald ranges from country to country.
Columbian emerald is the most precious emeralds with its unmatched
light and color. They are the most sought emeralds in the
international market. Emeralds mined in the parts of Africa are
generally darker than Columbian emeralds and has a tint of bluish
shade in it. Thus, the value of emerald lies in its color.
Emeralds are considered a sophisticated gem and protect itself from
any kind of scratches and marks. Because of its hardness, it becomes
really difficult for a gem cutter to give an emerald a shape.
Therefore, a unique shape called emerald shape is derived that gives emerald
rings a classic touch.
The lush green color of emerald in emerald
engagement rings makes it really special and exotic. Emerald has
a deep association with nature and springtime as they are also green
in their color. The color of emerald also makes it favorable to many
religions in the world. In Islam green is an auspicious color and
highly esteemed. Green is also the color of out life. It is soothing
and gives a sense of freshness to the eyes of beholder.
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