The emerald is a very popular gemstone used in jewelry. Let's check out some of the famous properties of this stone.

The lush green color of the emerald gemstone is very appealing and soothing. This color resembles the beautiful hue of leaves and the grass. This green colored stone has been used in jewelry since times immemorial. Women across the globe have loved the stone for its amazing and exclusive color. The price and clarity of emerald may vary from piece to piece. A clear and brilliant emerald with no inclusions may go higher in price even than a diamond. Let's check out some more details about emeralds-

Color-

The basic color of this stone is green. Their color may vary from blue green to yellow green but the primary hue of the stone is always the green. The gemstone got its name due to this fantastic green hue. Its name is derived from a Greek word €Smaragdus€ meaning the color green.

Clarity-

According to Gemological Institute of America, emeralds are type III stones. They are prone to have inclusions and it is very rare to find a clear, inclusion free emerald. As it is a soft stone, it has inclusions. The best way is to choose the stone is to select the one having inclusions in the interior part and not on the surface or near the surface as it will avoid the stone from breaking.

Cut-

The rock can be cut into almost all known shapes of the gems. Oval, round, pear, rectangular, teardrop, cabochon, etc. are some of the famous cuts of this stone. The emerald cut (rectangular) is the most popular cuts of all as it allows the maximum brilliance. Moreover, the gemstone cutters love it because it allows taking out most saleable stone from the whole rock.

Mystical properties-

The gem is said to be the stone for the lovers. Ancient people associated it with Goddess Venus (the goddess of Love) and thought that the stone prevents the lovers from unfaithfulness. People also believe that the emerald stone helps increase the memory and enable people to think very clearly about past, present and the future. It is also believed that this stone has certain healing powers. It helps in diseases relating to skeleton, cardiovascular system, skin, kidneys, liver and intestines.

Famous Emerald Jewelry-

History is evidence of how this stone has been loved though out the ages, yet, some people had ardent love for this and have their names on the top of the list of emerald lovers. The beautiful and successful actress of Hollywood, €Elizabeth Taylor's€ name is worth mentioning here. She possessed some of the world's finest emerald jewelry. Her Bulgari's Emerald necklace is one of them. The mesmerizing piece of jewelry was gifted to her by Richard Burton as a wedding gift when they were in Rome for the shooting of €Cleopatra€. This necklace has created its own niche in the world of famous jewels and this is the reason which made the actress Moore wear the same for the Bulgari's pre-Oscar party celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry!