Top 12 Exciting Facts About Emerald Gemstone

Top 12 Exciting Facts About Emerald Gemstone

Emeralds are bright green stones that have a mesmerizing effect on anyone looking at them. The distinct hue of emeralds is practically unmatched and for this particular reason, they are regarded as some of the costliest gemstones in the world. Whether you are keen on getting some beautiful natural emerald gemstone jewellery or want to have these stones for collection, it is always great to learn some interesting and exciting facts about them.   

Here are some of the most interesting facts that you must know about the emerald gemstone.

1. Emeralds a precious gemstone form of beryl that contains copious amounts of vanadium and chromium in them. These constituents make up the distinct green colour for which emeralds are so well known.  
2. Emeralds have a hardness reading between 7.5 and 8 on the Mohs Scale. Even though these stones are rather durable, emeralds are vulnerable to cracking and chipping. For this reason, emeralds tend to be more expensive when it comes to setting them into jewellery pieces.
3. Egypt has a long history of association with emeralds. The earliest specimens of emeralds were discovered in Egypt sometime around 1500 B.C. Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian queen had a strong liking for diamonds. For this reason, she often used them in her adornments. 
4. Authentic emeralds have some form of imperfections or inclusions in most cases and it is very hard to find emeralds that do not have them at all. Therefore if you find emeralds that are completely clean and do not have any kind of inclusions in them, you can definitely be sure of the fact that they are fakes.
5. The emerald gemstone pendant necklace that was once owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor was sold for a whopping $6.5 million in the year 2011. This made it priced at around $280,000 per carat. 
6. The oldest specimens of emeralds are nearly 2.98 billion years old. 
7. It was believed at one point of time that when an emerald is kept under the tongue, it can help the person to see the future. This was once used as a form of divination. 
8. The classic cut used for Emeralds has over the years become a standard for these stones. This cut is referred to as the Emerald cut. 
9. The four factors that determine the overall value of the emerald gemstone are colour, cut, clarity and carat. Among these, the colour is by far the most vital criteria used for the valuation of an emerald. The stones that have a bluish-green or vivid green colour with an even saturation fetch the maximum price.    
10. Emerald gemstones are found from a different origin. Columbia, Brazile and Zambian emerald stone are famous. Emeralds are associated with intelligence, intuition, memory, focus and concentration. 
11. The best emeralds are those that are not too light or too dark. Ideally, it is best to look for diamonds that are somewhat transparent.  
12. In mythology, emeralds have been associated with Venus, the Roman Goddess of Love and this naturally made it popular among lovers and couples. Nowadays emerald is closely associated with the planet Mercury and is known as the stone for communication.