Some Facts About Rough Emerald

By Paul Price


The word emerald comes from the Greek word smaragados, which means green. This medium or darker green to bluish-green beryl gemstone, in which the color is derived from chromium and or vanadium impurities, is mostly found in Colombia, Brazil and Zambia, although there are several mines in other parts of the world. Cutting rough emerald results in lovely gemstones.

For some time now, the most beautiful blue green gemstones come from Colombia, and these are highly appreciated. Even so, Zambia's stones found lately were really nice, dark colored and with fewer flaws. Brazil, Zambia and, of course, Colombia, are the best producers of these gems, but they were found on other destinations as well. In any case, the best quality gems should be in medium dark tones of bluish green, with strong or vivid saturation.

Gems were always used as symbols, thanks to their beauty, as well as for their healing properties. Emeralds symbolize love, mercy and compassion, and they are called the heart stones. They have balancing abilities, and bring emotional, mental, physical and emotional balance. They have a special ability to calm down your emotions, bringing better understanding, harmony, positive atmosphere and higher levels of emotional energy.

Thanks to the fact that they balance emotions and thoughts, they promote clarity and positive thinking, improving memory and learning. They help you separate important things from those that don't really matter. That's why you will feel more positive, younger and rejuvenated wearing these gems. As symbols of wealth, they also bring prosperity and business success.

This gemstone is also widely used for its healing abilities. It is especially valuable for regulating blood pressure and healing all issues related to your heart or blood vessels. It is also good for reducing infections and inflammations, solving the problems concerning your joints and muscles and also for positive influence on your digestion. In fact, this is one really valuable stone.

Another interesting characteristic of this amazingly beautiful gemstone is its ability to affect your emotions. Emerald calms your emotions, bringing balance, and that's why people often use it for reducing or removing various emotional issues. They can be used as a stress relief help, for balancing relationships or for improving your love life.

Although this gem has numerous other qualities, its color is probably the most important reason for its popularity and value. The most appreciated, dark and vibrant blue-green gems are the most valuable, as well as the most expensive ones, but some people will find other nuances more appealing. You should choose your gem to wear it, but, if you are buying them for profit, hire an expert.

Rough stones should be cut first, and there are several ways for doing that. In any case, the majority will be probably removed in the process. Some people use rough stone in their natural state for making really interesting jewelry, and these seem to be quite popular lately. But, if you want to bring out all the best qualities of your gemstone, it should be professionally cut, to be able to show the world its amazing color and shine. Choose your favorite gem and enjoy in its beauty and healing properties.




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