History of Emeralds and Rings

Emerald, the term almost synonymous with thewearing an emerald-studded piece of jewellery
'Green' colour, is a clear green-coloured gem,every day. But many also like to buy more
which is most commonly used in jewellery. It isexpensive jewellery studded with Emerald just for
also the birthstone for people born in May and isthe enchanting beauty associated with this
associated with various sun signs, such as Taurusdark-green precious stone, even if not for its
and Gemini. More than anything else, it is amany benefits.
gemstone, and so is loved by many when it's cutAs mentioned earlier, most people choose
out and included in a beautiful piece of jewellery.emerald rings for its plain beauty more than
The dark green colour of the Emerald addsanything else. Most importantly, Emerald rings are
beauty to the crystal. Although Emerald is used inprobably the best gift for the woman you love.
various forms of jewellery, the most common isIt's a better gift for women than men, simply
the finger ring. Many choose to gift emerald ringsbecause women and jewellery go hand in hand.
simply because of the association it has withNo woman will ever say no to something that is
Venus, the Greek goddess of love. Don't beas beautiful as a simple, pretty Emerald ring.
surprised if someone close to your heart giftsThis makes a good gift because a) it is not as
you a pretty dark-green emerald finger ring.expensive as a diamond ring and b) the deep
Gemmologists believe that Emerald has a lot ofgreen colour is extremely beautiful. Emeralds are
good qualities that assist in various physical andusually used in platinum, gold, and silver rings.
mental disorders in a human being. Emeralds areDepending on your budget, you can either go for
commonly known to induce or assist fertility ina platinum ring studded with Emerald, or a gold
addition to various other benefits. As a result,ring or even a silver ring. Since silver rings can be
many prefer wearing a Emerald ring, if notcomparatively cheaper, you can fit the gift within
another more expensive piece of Emeraldyour budget quite easily without having to shell
jewellery, all the time.our too much from your pocket.
Some of the other known benefits are helpingEmerald has an interesting association with
improve eyesight, relieving depression, givingQueens and princesses. Even Cleopatra is known
psychic abilities, and curing insomnia. While theseto have had a special attraction towards this
are the most commonly heard benefits, we domesmerising gem. Emeralds were also, historically,
not know if these are medically proved. Itgiven away by Kings and Queens as gifts to
ultimately depends on what the wearer believesimportant visitors. Thus, the tradition continues.
in.Emerald still stands as one of the perfect gifts for
In terms of convenience, a finger ring is the mostsomeone you consider very important or rather
easy-to-wear piece of jewellery if you're keen onvery close to your heart.