Emerald  

Emerald is a stone of inspiration and infinite patience. It is a life affirming stone with great integrity. Known as the "stone of successful love," it brings domestic bliss and loyalty. It enhances unity, unconditional love, and partnership and promotes friendship. If it changes color, it is said to signal unfaithfulness. Emerald opens the heart chakra and has a calming effect on the emotions. Traditionally, Emerald was said to protect from enchantment and the ploys of magicians, and to foretell the future. Psychologically, Emerald gives the strength of character to overcome the misfortunes of life. It is a stone of regeneration and recovery and can heal negative emotions. It enhances the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. It is helpful in cases of claustrophobia. Emerald imparts mental clarity, strengthens memory, inspires deep inner knowing, and broadens vision. It is a wisdom stone, promoting discernment and truth, and aiding eloquent expression. It helps bring to the surface what is unconsciously known. Emerald is extremely beneficial to mutual understanding within a group of people, stimulating cooperation. Emerald aids recovery after infectious illness. It treats sinuses, lungs, spine, and muscles, and soothes the eyes. It improves vision and has a detoxifying effect on the liver. Emerald alleviates rheumatism and diabetes. It has been used as an antidote to poisons. Worn around the neck, Emerald was believed to ward off epilepsy. Its green ray can assist healing of malignant conditions.

Rarity: Gem quality is expensive but unpolished emerald is readily available

Source: India, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Brazil, Egypt, Austria

Colors: Green

 

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