Emerald has been a popular gemstone since ancient times and a privilege of royalty. Emerald also acquired name and fame beingCleopatra’s favorite gem.

1. Emerald has been a popular gemstone since ancient
times and a privilege of royalty. Emerald also acquired
name and fame being Cleopatra's favorite gem. These
fascinating gemstones have the most beautiful, intense
and radiant greens to offer. Inclusions are tolerated and
finest emeralds can ask more value than diamonds.
Columbia tops the list where the finest emeralds are
found. Zambia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Madagascar are few
more names where emeralds can be found.

2. Cuts And Designs
 Emerald cut is the name given after emerald only.
Emerald comes in other cuts and shapes as well but
this cut is considered the most safe and secure for
emerald. Emerald can become a part of your ring in
form of solitaires and also in patterns like emerald
three-stone rings. Diamonds complement emeralds
very well.

3. Astrological Significance
 Emerald is the birthstone of May month and is
associated with nurturing qualities. The green color
depicts life and even rebirth. In ancient Rome,
emeralds were dedicated to Venus, the goddess of love
and beauty. Today emeralds have been considered as
tools to enhance growth and improved memories
among kids. It is considered lucky for businessmen
specially. Green color is always perceived as fresh and
vivid.

4. Metals Which Complement
Emeralds
 Any jewel should be well complemented by the metal
that holds it. Metal not just complements but also
provide safety and protection by holding on to it
firmly. Yellow gold suits well with emerald especially in
Emerald men’s rings, unlike for any other precious
gemstone. The white gold and platinum also holds on
and complements well but silver fails to protect the not
so hard emerald. Silver metal is not considered to hold
emeralds.

5. Things To Take Care
 Emeralds surely have a life span that can an emerald can be
passed on to the generation as legacy but it is among the
gemstones which requires the most care and is most vulnerable
to damages. Since the toughness is classified poor for an
emerald, there are certain things that can be done for enhancing
the life and beauty of this jewel:
 Emerald jewelry is not made in silver metal as it is not
considered strong enough to provide protection.
 Emerald is usually provided protection by a boundary of
diamonds.
 Emeralds are vulnerable to chips so hard blows or sudden
pressures should be avoided.
 Emeralds are not a daily ware especially and if you indulging in
jobs like gardening today, make sure you are not wearing your
emerald.