Emerald symbolism encompasses not only royalty but also connects its owner to a rich history that winds through exotic lands, ancient civilizations, and mighty empires.
The green hues of emeralds have often been the source of many myths and beliefs throughout history.
Emerald’s beautiful green color blooms and lush green leaves on trees in the month of May makes emerald the perfect match for May-borns.
It is the birthstone of May and is also the traditional stone for the astrological Cancer sign.
Many cultures around the world consider emerald jewelry to be the sign of spring, rebirth and fertility.
Mystical Talisman Emerald
Emerald jewelry could be used as talismans because of its mystical powers according to people and cultures for centuries.
Throughout history, Arab, Hindu, and Spanish physicians used emeralds against poison, infection, and dysentery.
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Cleopatra’s Emerald
This green gem includes no less a figure than Cleopatra who reportedly adorned herself and her palace chambers with emerald jewelry.
She intended this as a display of wealth, power and also gave them as gifts to foreign dignitaries.
Goddess Umina and Her Daughters
The people of the Peruvian city of Manta worshiped an emerald the size of an ostrich egg around the time of the Spanish conquest, this goddess was named Umina.
According to her followers and priests, they should worship "the mother emerald" by bringing her "daughters", smaller emeralds, to her; they seized the immense store of emeralds.
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Offering to God
Practicing Hindus believed that offering emeralds to Lord Krishna will be rewarded with the "Knowledge of the Soul and the Eternal."
Hindu teachings are also associated with emerald jewelry - the planet Mercury, such as in the traditional "nine-gem" Navaratna jewel setting.
The Breastplate of Aaron
Scholars debate whether the breastplate of Aaron, as described in the Old Testament of Exodus, included emerald.
The breastplate is also believed to be adorned by sapphires and emeralds could have been present on the breastplate or could be any green stone.
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Many Myths surrounding Emeralds
Many cultures use emeralds for protection while on long journeys as per their belief that anyone in possession of emerald jewelry would receive God’s protection.
Physicians and healers considered the emerald stone to hold healing powers, both physical and mystical, along with the other benefits of wearing emerald.
According to the doctors, it was believed to relieve depression, insomnia, cure heart, kidney, lymph node and backbone related issues.
We hope that this emerald jewelry journey with the ages has inspired you to buy some of your own.
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