Emerald is a gemstone that needs no introduction! It is the stone clothed in the most glamorous green, it is a name that has evolved to represent the hue of the most brilliant green. A precious gem from the beryl family of minerals, emeralds are known for their stunning green shades. Emeralds are noted for their hues than their shine, and for this reason, the value of emerald is often comparable to that of diamonds.

1. Emerald

2. Emerald is a gemstone that needs no
introduction! It is the stone clothed in
the most glamorous green, it is a name
that has evolved to represent the hue
of the most brilliant green. A precious
gem from the beryl family of minerals,
emeralds are known for their stunning
green shades.

3. Emeralds are noted for their hues than
their shine, and for this reason, the
value of emerald is often comparable
to that of diamonds. Emeralds are used
extensively in precious jewellery
where they add drama to pieces of
diamond jewellery by taking center
stage.

4. The white and green contrast offered
by diamonds and emeralds makes a
timeless combination, one that is
adored by the rich and the royals.
Scientifically, emerald is a beryllium
derivative, with traces of chromium
and vanadium imparting its rich green
colour.

5. The name Emerald originates from the
Latin word ‘esmaralda/esmaraldus’,
and has roots in the ancient Greek
word ‘smaragdos', meaning ‘green
gem’.

6. In fact, she was so obsessed with
emeralds that the mines in Egypt
during her time came to be known as
’Cleopatra's mines’. It is said that
Elizabeth Taylor, the stellar actress
lauded for her ravishing feminine
beauty and her classic style of
dressing, had immense passion for
jewellery as well, especially emeralds.

7. She owned a beautiful emerald
pendant that was later sold for a
record breaking 280,000 dollars per
carat! Quite expensive, don’t you
think? The royalty in India too
possessed chests and ornament boxes
encrusted with emeralds because
emeralds were believed to bring good
luck and wealth.