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The Fascinating History, Origin, and Manufacturing of Emerald Gemstones
Journey Through the World of Emerald
Emerald gemstones have captivated the hearts and minds of people for centuries, thanks to their mesmerising green hue and intriguing history. In this blog post, we'll explore the origins of emerald stones, delve into their fascinating history, and uncover the complex process of turning rough emeralds into exquisite gemstones.
Origin of Emerald Gemstones
Colombia produces what many consider to be the highest quality and volume of emeralds. The Colombian emerald has been widely accepted as the World’s most desirable gemstones. While Colombia is the most famous source of emeralds, other countries, such as Zambia, Brazil, Australia and India also produce beautiful emerald stones. Each geographical source imbues its emeralds with unique characteristics, including variations in colour, clarity, and size.
A Glimpse into the History of Emerald Gemstones
1. A 4,000-Year Love Affair: From Cleopatra to Modern Bollywood
Emerald gemstones have a history spanning over 4,000 years and have been popular with royalty, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts. One of the most famous emerald lovers was Cleopatra, the ancient Egyptian queen, who fell in love with the precious stone and claimed the emerald mines in Egypt as her own. The Cleopatra Mines, also known as the 'Mons Smaragdus' (Emerald Mountains), were one of the oldest mining complexes in the ancient world.
Once the preferred gemstone of India’s Maharajas and Egypt’s most famous female Pharaoh, Cleopatra, the Emerald continues to ooze glamour, from royal regalia to red carpets. The Spanish, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to the emerald's majesty.
2. The Secret to Emerald's Rich Green Colour
Emeralds get their rich green colour from the combination of chromium, vanadium, and iron in their crystal structure. Emeralds typically have inclusions that may be visible to the naked eye. The presence of these elements contribute to the unique colour intensity and saturation of emerald stones, making each one truly one-of-a-kind and the perfect choice for the month of May.
3. The Formation of Emerald Gemstones: A Geological Marvel
Emerald gemstones are formed in the earth's crust under specific geological conditions, with Zambian emeralds taking up to 500 million years before they see the light! The extreme temperatures and pressures required for emerald formation make these vibrant green gems all the more remarkable. It’s easy to see why emeralds are 20x rarer than diamonds.
The Art of Transforming Rough Emeralds into Gemstones
The Mining Process: Extracting Emeralds from the Earth
Emerald mining involves the extraction of rough emerald stones from deposits deep within the earth. This process can be labor-intensive, with miners carefully removing the precious stones using hand tools, explosives, or heavy machinery.
Cutting and Polishing Emeralds: Unleashing Their True Beauty
Once the rough emerald stones are extracted, skilled gem cutters shape and polish the gems to enhance their natural beauty. Cutting an emerald requires precision and expertise, as the gemstone's inclusions and natural fissures can make it more susceptible to damage.
The Final Product: A Dazzling Emerald Gemstone
After cutting and polishing, the emerald gemstones are ready to be set into jewellery or displayed as loose stones. The intricate process of transforming rough emeralds into exquisite gemstones is a testament to the artistry and skill of gem cutters and the enduring allure of these vibrant green jewels.
How to take care of your Ring!
How to take care of your Ring!!!
To maintain the beauty and luster of the gemstone, the ring should be cleaned from the inside once in a month.
- Dip the ring in lukewarm water mixed with mild liquid detergent for a minute and then gently brush it with a toothbrush.- Don't use acidic or harsh detergent as it reduces the luster of the stone.- Save your ring and festoons from being scratched by sharp edges and from falling.- Keep the ring away from heat and if need be, stone it in room temperature conditions.
Emerald (Panna)
General detail of emerald
Emerald gemstones were highly esteemed in antiquity and are still valued for their properties around the world. It's glorious green colour is due to the presence of chromium and vanadium and it is generally oiled to enhance its beauty and luster. They are mined from India, Zimbabwe and Australia. It is available in round, oval and square shapes.
How it works!
The deep green emerald reflects life's meaningfulness. For the mind and body, this stone offers many positive attributes. It detoxifies negativity and transforms it into positive energy. It also provides insight and speeds up the thought process. It creates opportunities for growth for the people involved with acting, editing, engineering, accounting, postal services, writing, and publishing.
When to wear Emerald ring
For maximum effect it should be worn on Last (small) Finger Right Hand between following time:
Wednesday: 6 am to 9 am.
Dharan Mantra - Om Bram Brim Broum Sah Budhay Namah
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
General detail of Yellow Sapphire
A naturally occurring stone, Yellow Sapphire has been admired for its beauty and mystical properties since long. It consists of corundum tinged with a slight trace of iron and has a sparkle that might display different colours when viewed from different angles. It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Russia. Yellow Sapphire is one of the largest selling gemstones and is believed to be good for a Successful Business and to Increase Self Confidence.
How it works!
Yellow Sapphire helps in calming and focusing the mind by allowing the release of mental tension and fuels intellect and channelizes creative energy into form through action. It also brings joy and lightness in life.
When to wear Sapphire ring
For maximum effects, it should be worn on index finger or ring finger between following time:
Thursday: 6 am to 7:30 am
Dharan Mantra - Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevay Namah
Ruby (Manik)
General detail of Ruby
Throughout civilization, Ruby had been hailed as a precious stone and enjoyed a legendary status. It's beauty, luster and mystical properties are highly appreciated. It is a tough and durable gem. Ruby stones are available in round and oval shapes of various shades of red. It is mined in Myanmar.
How it works
Ruby, known as a stone of nobility brings balance in the personality of the wearer by encouraging gentleness and discouraging aggression. It's red glow ensures harmony in relationships and improves success in controversies and disputes. It is also wearer from bodily harm. Ruby is ideal for those looking for opportunity in business, promotion in job, wealth and fame.
When to wear Ruby ring
For maximum effects it should be worn on index, middle or ring finger between following time:
Sunday: 9 am to 12 pm
Dharan Mantra - Om Sah Suryay Namah
Blue Sapphire
General details of Blue Sapphire
A Blue Sapphire is the second strongest crystal in the world, second only to a Diamond. This gemstone is gathered from the gem gravels of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), Kashmir, Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Primarily available in oval and round shapes, Blue sapphire is appreciated for it's rare beauty and enduring strength.
How it works!
Blue Sapphire is believed to bring wealth and happiness. By removing hurdles in life, it provides mental peace to the wearer by soothing anxieties and negative thoughts. For the people involved with the business of petrochemical, coal industry, poly bags, lead, oil, mustard products, salt, land, trading, black materials, and tools and machinery, this stone is lucky in bringing growth and profit.
When to wear Blue sapphire ring
For maximum effect, it should be worn on middle finger between following times:
Saturday: 7:30 am to 9 am,
1 pm to 4:30 pm.
Dharan Mantra - Om Sham Shanischraye Namah
Garnet
General detail of Garnet
One of the oldest gemstones in history, Garnet is considered a gift of eternal love. Garnets are found in a wide variety of colours including orange, green, red, brown, black and they are colourless as well. They have the special feature of changing their colour from day to night but these colour changing garnets are rare. Garnet gemstones are found in mines of India, Sri Lanka, Australia and Brazil. Garnet can be worn by anyone for removal of obstacles.
How it Works!
Garnet symbolizes race, peace and knowledge in life. It helps the wearer overcome their depression and includes self-confidence, optimism, energy and well power it invigorates the survival instincts in a crisis and helps overcome all hurdles in life. The garnet of iron ore, leather, cement, wine, foreign exchange, photography and lottery.
When to wear Garnet ring!
For maximum effect, it should be worn on index, middle or ring finger between following time:
Saturday: 7:30am to 9am
1pm to 4.30pm
Golden topaz
General detail of golden topaz
A Naturally occurring stone, golden Topaz has been admired for its clarity for long. Golden topaz is also known as imperial topaz and is also known as imperial topaz and is a stone of manifestation. It is believed to be sacred stone because of its divine properties. A lot of people also wear Golden topaz as a substitute for Yellow Sapphire as it is relatively inexpensive. Golden topaz is found in the mines of Brazil, Russia, USA, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka.
How it Works!
Golden topaz is a stone of abundance and helps in material gains and success in life. It instils faith, boosts energy and encourages action. It also helps in recognizing one’ down abilities and inner richness. It attracts friendly people to the wearer and maintains a positive attitude.
When to wear Golden Topaz ring!
For maximum effect, it should be worn on index finger or ring finger between following time:
Thursday: 6am to 7:30am
Pearl (Moti)
General details of pearl
Pearl are formed in shellfish, especially in oysters and mussels. What makes a pearl precious is its iridescent luster called 'Orient of the pearl'. Pearls are found in round and ball shapes in many colours and sizes. The quality of a pearl is judged by its luster, reflectivity, and shine of the surface. A pure pearl is absolutely flawless and spotless. Pearl is widely worn to attain peace of Mind.
How it works!
Atharva Veda says, 'A pearl has all the divine power to remove any kind of hurdles out of life.' with its watery and lunar element and provides mental peace. It Iends wisdom, sincerity, loyalty, and faith to the wearer provides contentment in old age and moderate mood swings. It brings good luck and enhances the opportunity of growth in the business of liquid like milk, ghee, butter and serials, as well in the field of export-import, serial productions, salt, agriculture, medicines and travelling.
When to wear Pearl ring
For maximum effect, it should be worn on Last(Small) Finger between following times
Monday: 6 am to 7:30 am,
9 am to 10:30 am.
Amethyst (Jamuniya)
General detail of Amethyst
As an amulet and ornament, Amethyst had been cherished from antiquity. Mined In Brazil and Siberia, this gemstone is found in various shades of purple of round and oval shapes.
How it works!
Amethyst, known as a change stone, brings about positive change in consciousness and life of the wearer. It helps in effective channelization of energies of planet Saturn to overcome difficulties and make life easier. It also helps in controlling anger, mood swings, anxiety and fear of the unknown. It is known to be beneficial for those who deal with mind and calculation like scientists, physicians, astrologers, researches, etc. It is also recommended to overcome ''lack of concentration'', depression, phobia, inferiority complex, and mental illness.
When to wear Amethyst ring
For maximum effect, it should be worn on index, middle or ring finger between following times:
Saturday: 7:30 am to 9 am,
1 pm to 4:30 pm
Dharan Mantra - Om Sham Shanischraye Namah
Opal (Dudhiya pathar)
General detail of opal
An opal is a non-crystalline gemstone and transparent to opaque. There are two types of opal gemstones: precious opal and common opal. Precious opals are iridescent while common ones are opaque and non-iridescent. The glittering of precious opal is due to its silica spheres which are found in a wide range of colours: yellow, white, black, Blue, pink, etc. White and green opals are common while red and black ones are rare. Found in oval and round shapes, opal are mined from Australia. Opal can be worn by anyone for Financial Success and to achieve Clarity of thoughts.
How it works!
An opal is a stone of inspiration and encourages imagination and creativity. It boosts self-worth, confidence and self-esteem and helps to realise full potential. It brings lightness and spontaneity and makes the wearer loyal and faithful. It is also good for beauty and financial prosperity.
When to wear Opal ring
For maximum effect, it should be worn on index or ring finger between following time:
Friday: 6 to 10:30 am
Dharan Mantra - Om Sah Somay Namah
Coral (Moonga)
General details of Coral
Coral gemstone is biologically formed in the deep ocean and procured from Japan and Italy. It is dull naturally but once polished it radiates luster. Though found in many colours, Red coral is most valued and appreciated for its beauty and properties. This gemstone is available in capsule, oval and triangle shapes. Coral is widely worn to have Successful Business and to enjoy a Happy marital life.
How it works!
Coral is an ideal gemstone for a Happy marital life. It helps overcome laziness and impatience. With its positive vibrations, the wearer will benefit in matters of love, finance and business. It also increases physical strength and helps in treating stomach related diseases. People involved in the business of gold, steel, agriculture, land, and dentistry may expect growth and benefit after wearing this stone.
When to wear Coral ring
For maximum effect, it should be worn on index or ring finger between following times:
Tuesday: 9 am to 1:30pm.
Dharan Mantra - Om Angh Agrarkay Namah