For many centuries, people paid special attention to minerals. And not in vain, because to cheer up, strengthen health, defend oneself from evil forces - all this could be done by correctly selected stones. Emerald is one of the varieties of beryl, it is a very valuable gem, some of which are more valuable than topaz, diamond and diamonds. In the old days in Russia it was called smaragd, a similar name was also found among the Greeks - “smaragdos”, but the modern name is most likely of Middle Eastern origin. The Turks called the mineral “zyumryud, ” and the Arabs and Persians called it “zumurrud.”
It is very difficult to find absolutely perfect stones without obvious defects. Emerald in most cases has minor impurities of pyrite, chromite, calcite or molybdenite, cracks also reduce its value. Perfect gems are usually no more than 5 carats.
If you believe the ancient Egyptian papyrus, then for the past 6 millennia, mankind has known this stone, and perhaps it has been used before. Each nation has a different attitude to the mineral, but everywhere positive attributes are attributed to it.
The emerald gemstone is mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, it is also one of the 12 gems that were found on the robe of the high priest Aaron. The mineral was revered both in Babylon and in ancient Egypt. Queen Cleopatra had her own mines in the territory of the modern Eastern desert, in which slaves mined jewelry. The beauty had a habit of gifting loyal lords to her with gems engraved with her own image on them.
There is also a legend according to which these precious stones were used to make the holy grail of the Holy Grail. The emerald was allegedly on the crown of Lucifer, when he was expelled from heaven, a fallen angel fell and the jewelry was broken. A fragment of the mineral came to the Queen of Sheba, and she, in turn, gave it to Solomon. After some time, a cup was made of emerald, from which Jesus Christ drank, and then his blood was collected into it. This mythical jewel was sought after by the knights of King Arthur, the crusaders and representatives of the Third Reich.
Always with wisdom, happiness, luck, loyalty and purity these stones were associated. Emerald is especially revered in the East, its green color is compared with life, because all the flags of Muslim countries have this shade. Turks, Arabs, Persians sacredly believe that the mineral brings courage, faith and the ability of foresight to its owner. Slavic peoples identify the emerald with wisdom, hope and composure. An emerald set in gold is used as an amulet against demons and evil forces.
A stone, photographs of jewelry with which admiration, a mineral worthy of the royal crown - it was often worn by monarchs. It is believed that the emerald attracts joy and fun to its owner, so he patronizes people of creative professions, invoking muse. Jewelry with it can often be seen on artists, musicians, writers. According to some reports, this beautiful gem was worn by Byron, Petrarch and Dante.
