15 most prime questions related to Emerald

Explore the Emerald FAQs

Emerald is one of the most highly valued and precious gemstones. It has some amazing benefits that are explored and witnessed by the proper wearer. This green hued gemstone is famous for bringing happiness and harmony in one’s life. Therefore there are some incredible advantages that exist in Emerald properties. Emerald is mostly known as ‘Panna’, now this specific gemstone has to be handled with proper care and if you have to buy this and make this as an asset in your life; you must have proper knowledge on this.

Today, instead of discussing Emerald in a monotonous way, we will enlighten on some basic questions and facts that help us to know the Emerald more briefly.

What color Emerald is most expensive? What is the most expensive Emerald in the world?

Though it is said that Emeralds are not always emerald green, these gemstones can vary quite a bit in color. We can say that the song ‘Forty shades of green’ the song by Johny Cash has actual resemblance with reality. Emeralds range in color from deep green to pale green hues. The colors are different and thus the price is dependent on the colors. The deep green gems are the most prized and expensive emeralds. We can witness the lovely variety of colors due to the presence of trace elements like: Chromium, Vanadium and Iron in the stone.

Is Beryl the same as Emerald?

We often get confused and there is a high chance that jewel shops make the fraud over emerald. Green beryl and emerald has most of the resemblance. Emerald is the green to bluish variety of beryl, a mineral species that also includes aquamarine as well as beryls in other colors. There is a certain degree of green color that is present both the gemstones. However, gem experts differ on the degree of green that makes one stone an emerald and another stone a less-expensive green beryl. Some people have the trend to give the name emerald to any green beryl colored by chromium. But to most gemologists, emeralds will hold a higher position than green beryl.

What's the difference between green beryl and emerald?

Although emerald and beryl both belong to the same species - Beryl. Yet, there ate many differences between both. We have researched and concluded with some distinctive differences that would help you to understand.

Color Variations

Inclusions

Different trace elements

Rarity

Crystal structure

Prices

Origin sources

Refractive index

Can you clean emeralds with ammonia?

Emeralds or panna are one of the most delicate gemstones, so when it comes to cleaning and maintaining the stone, you need to know about the most common facts that will save your asset. Many people think that ammonia is the best solution to clean the dirts of stone, but that is strictly prohibited especially for emeralds. Harsh ammonia is NOT recommended.

Is hand sanitizer bad for emeralds?

It is evident and experts say that hand sanitizer is not good for emeralds but it is not bad at all. If you are using hand sanitizer on your ring especially emeralds, it can not damage directly but might be able to damage its oil filler.

What does emerald mean spiritually?

Emerald itself is a vibrant green hued gemstone that carries gorgeous elegance. In fact, the emeralds of the optimal shade and transparency can be even more valuable than a diamond. But there is a spiritual meaning behind this beautiful gemstone. Through time, the emerald has been known as a symbol of truth and lice. In ancient Greece, the emerald was considered as the gemstone of Goddess Venus. Purveyor of love and hope. For a long time, emerald has been the most favorite jewel right after Diamond. Some women consider emeralds more precious, even diamonds. Emeralds were considered to be a gift from Thoth, the ancient god of wisdom. Emerald is known for bringing the ultimate happiness in your life.

What is the most famous Emerald in the world?

The Chalk Emerald is the most known and renowned emerald. It weighs a staggering almost 37.8 carats. Due to outstanding color appearance and finest cut, this specific emerald has been discovered as the ultimate emerald.

Elizabeth Taylor’s Bulgari emerald and diamond pendant brooch. It carries approximately 23.46 carats and it was bought by Richard Burton for Elizabeth Taylor during the filming of Cleopetra in Rome. The actress utilized the brooch at their wedding in 1964.

Vladimir Tiara that is owned by Queen Elizabeth II. It became the subject of speculation around the royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2018.

Diadem of the Duchess of Angouleme Marie Therese of France. This is one the most gorgeous tiara on emerald that is owned by the Duchess of Angouleme, gifted by Louis Antoine in 1819.

Do emeralds bring good luck?

Emerald carries outstanding advantages. These particular stones are known to be calming and balancing, promoting creativity and eloquence and restoring faith and hope. This particular gemstone is always known for bringing good luck and fortune. Not only that, beside these incredible advantages, the gemstone is also used to kindle kindness and sympathy. They are also used to improve one’s intuition, thereby increasing one’s perception.

Can wearing emerald be harmful?

Emerald is appropriate for natives with a strong Mercury in the 1st, 2nd, 5th, 9th and 10th house should wear the emerald gemstone for life. But on the other hand it can be harmful for those who’s Mercury is not preferable and does not work well with the dominant planet. Also, remember that if your dominant planet is somewhat if not wholly compatible with your prominent planet, you should be very careful while wearing the stone because its all about astrological matters. It only works well when Mercury is in a favorable position.

What should you not wear with Emerald?

The panna stone is something that has to be taken care of. If you are a wearer of panna, you must be aware that the stone should not be worn with specific gemstones especially coral, pearls and ruby. The coral stone is the gem of Mars and the ruby stone is the Sun. So, these gemstones can never be worn with Mercury, because the planet is not friendly with these three planets.

What is the effect of wearing Emerald stone?

Emerald has been known for positive change, happiness and encouragement in life. Without a doubt, emerald has some outstanding advantages that make the gemstone valuable and precious. It looks enigmatic and spreads positive effects in life. Commonly known as cold stone, emerald is popularly used for astrological purposes.  We have compiled six amazing benefits of the stone.

l It makes you wiser and intellectual

l Boosts your creativity

l Helps in financial growth

l Improves communication power

l Improves physical health

l Helps you achieve name & fame

Are emerald rings unlucky?

Emerald is one of the most popular gemstones that has been used for wedding purposes, after diamond, emerald is the most dearest jewellery stone to women. Although many couples opt for non-traditional gemstones, there are some stones you might want to avoid if you or your partner are more superstitious. So, if you consider emeralds as your engagement ring, they are said to be bad luck for weddings.

Where emeralds are found?

This gorgeous gemstone can be found in several places worldwide. It is typically found in Colombia, Madagascar, Canada, Zambia and Brazil among other countries.  Emerald can be found in a variety of rock types that include shale and limestone. Colombia is considered the largest producer of emeralds in the world followed by Zambia.

Why is emerald expensive?

Emeralds are made with unique and great substances. They belong to the BERYL mineral family. Within this family are other gems such as the aquamarine, heliodor or yellow beryl, morganite or pink beryl, green beryl, red beryl and Goshenite. These substances are rare and for that reason, emerald is expensive.

What is the best time to wear emeralds?

Emerald represents Mercury and worn in Wednesday

It can be worn during sunrise as well as during sun-set. The preferable time to wear gemstone is between 5-9 AM and between 5-7 PM.

Emerald is friendly with all types of metals. Although the best is to wear it with gold, other than that, it can be worn in silver, panchdhatu or ashta-dhatu

Emerald is worn on the little finger. Men should prefer the right hand for wearing emerald while women can wear it in either left or right.

How do you clean raw emeralds?

If you are the owner of emerald, you should be aware of taking care of the gemstone. Although the best way to clean emerald jewellery is with warm, soapy water or a warm soapy cloth. Remember, do not soak the emeralds in soapy water and avoid harsh detergents that might dilute or remove any treatment from the stone.

Steps

Fill a bowl with lukewarm water

Use a toothbrush

Fill a second bowl with lukewarm rinse water

Dry the jewellery

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