Emerald Jewelry

# 651 4x6mm Natural Grade-A Emerald Cabochon Earrings in Sterling Silver Settings Price: $199	# 6903 3-5mm Emerald Polished Nugget (Oiled) Earrings - Silver Price: $17	# 3810 Designer 3.5mm and 7mm Faceted Emerald Leverback Earrings with 4mm Swarovski Crystal - Silver Price: $255
# 3590 2mm Faceted Emerald Flower Set .925 Sterling Silver Bracelet with Diamond Chips and Safety Clasp Price: $199	# 958 Approx. 4x3mm Natural Grade C Emerald Bracelet-Silver Price: $79	# 1454 4x6mm Faceted Emerald and 2mm Faceted White Topaz Pendant-Silver (Pendant only) Price: $82
# 1465 Faceted 2mm Emeralds in a 22mm Sterling Silver Heart Pendant Setting (Pendant only) Price: $99	# 1321 2mm Faceted Emeralds in a .925 Sterling Silver Rainbow Setting Price: $32	# 1451 3mm Faceted Emerald Ring in 2mm .925 Sterling Silver Band Price: (Size 6 1/2) - $85
# 1448 3mm Emerald and White Topaz Ring in 2mm .925 Sterling Silver Band Price: (Size 6 1/2) - $69 (Size 7) - $69	# 1971 4x6mm Faceted Emerald Ring in .925 Sterling Silver Setting Price: $28

Mystical Properties: Many legends surround a tablet carved from a giant emerald. The Greeks say Hermes composed the tablet for Venus. The Egyptians say Thoth had such a tablet. In the Koran, Arabs called it the Preserved Tablet. Moses was said to have carried down an Emerald tablet with the 10 commandments.

Thought to block spells from occurring and give the gift of prophecy.

In Revelations, Emerald is said to compose the throne of God, and the Holy Grail is said to be carved from a huge emerald which fell from Satan's crown on his banishment from Heaven. Hebrew legend says Emeralds were one of the four precious stones given to Solomon. In India, Emeralds are thought to be the bile of the demon God Vala as it was taken through the air by the serpent God, Vasuki.

Western Astrology associates Emeralds with the Zodiac sign of Taurus, whereas Jewelers assign Emerald as the May birthstone. In Eastern Astrology, Emeralds are associated with Mercury who rules both Gemini and Virgo.

Emeralds are used by Natural Healers to subdue an over-active Heart Chakra (4th Chakra).

Said to favor men named Edmund and women named Elizabeth.

The guardian angel associated with Emerald is Amriel.

Emeralds are the traditional gift for the 55th Wedding Anniversary.

Dreaming of emeralds is said to herald good times to come.

Emerald is the national stone of Peru and thought beneficial to those of Peruvian descent.

Said to govern the hour of 2 p.m.

Healing Properties: Thought to protect pregnant women in Ancient Egypt. Often thought to help eyesight. Sometimes mentioned as helping with dizziness and vertigo.

Scientific Properties: Emerald is composed of Beryllium Aluminum Silicate (Beryl). The beautiful, rich green coloring is attributable to chromium. When heated, Emeralds lose their color, only to regain it upon cooling. A flawless Emerald is an impossibility.

Found in Colombia, Brazil, Africa, India, Pakistan, Russia and Egypt. Hardness: 8.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale

Buyer Beware! As with all things of great value, imitations will appear. All green stones are not Emeralds and many fakes have been discovered over the years to be green glass! One of Emerald's distinguishing characteristics is its hardness as well as the characteristic 6 sided crystals (not helpful if faceted).

Disclaimer: Newage Enterprises makes no claims as to the healing properties of this gemstone. We provide information on legends surrounding this stone's mystical and healing properties which allow the informed user to make their own decision.

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