Background on the Emerald

The Emerald is a stone of great harmony, wisdom and love. The Emerald is considered to vibrate with love and has long been the symbol of hope. It is considered by many to be the stone of prophecy. For some the emerald acts as a tranquilizer for a troubled mind. The emerald is said to bring the wearer reason and wisdom. The strongest time for the powers of the emerald is said to be spring. In several cultures the emerald was the symbol for fertilizing rain. In the Christian faith it is the symbol of faith and hope. Emerald is used by healers to help heal the heart. The power of the Emerald is highest at the full moon.

Historically, Cleopatra draped herself in them. Their rich, cool green tone played off of Elizabeth Taylor’s violet eyes in the 1960s. Unlike the red ruby, which is a blatant statement of passionate love, the emerald conveys a more complex set of symbolism and emotions. Green, by nature, is the most calming of all the colors on the color wheel. It encourages growth, reflection, peace and balance. It also represents healing and fertility. The verdant tones reflected in the jewel are tempered by a cool blue which symbolizes a steadfast bond.

The proper name for the emerald is beryl, but there are different colors of beryl. Emerald green is the color as well as the stone. Most emeralds have inclusions (bubbles) in them. If the stone has too much blue in it, it is then an aquamarine. Pink beryl is Morganite, yellow beryl is golden beryl, yellow-green beryl is heliodor. There is also a rare red beryl.