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EMERAUDE

For over 4,000 years, Emerald has been celebrated as one of the world's most precious gems. Ancient civilizations, from Egypt to Rome, attributed to it virtues of renewal, fertility and clairvoyance. Cleopatra was so enamored of emeralds that she owned her own emerald mines in the Egyptian desert. Its intense green, unique among gems, symbolizes life, eternal youth and hope. Even today, emeralds fascinate as much for their rarity as for the quiet strength they inspire.

GEM TYPE
BÉRYL
FAMILY
SILICATE
COLOR(S)
GREEN
MOHS SCALE
7.5 - 8

GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN

Colombia

World's leading producer, exceptional quality

Zambia

Deeper, slightly bluish greens

Brazil
Emerald's green color is due to the presence of chromium, sometimes combined with vanadium.

A little history

In ancient Egypt, Emerald was called "the stone of fertility" and symbolized eternal life. Cleopatra, famous for her passion for this gem, had mines exploited in the Wadi Sikait region for her personal collection and to adorn the high dignitaries of her court. In Roman times, emeralds were also given to newlyweds as a token of fertility and lasting love. The Incas and Aztecs of South America also venerated emeralds as a sacred stone before the arrival of the conquistadors.

LITHOTHERAPY

In serious lithotherapy, Emerald is known for its emotional and spiritual renewal properties:

Healing the heart
It helps to open the heart and overcome emotional wounds.
Inner harmony
It supports the balance between desires, emotions and rational thought.
Stimulating authentic love
It reinforces fidelity, loyalty and sincere love, both for oneself and for others.
Mental clarity
Traditionally, it is also associated with lucidity and wisdom.
Associated astrological signs
Taurus, Cancer, Libra.
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