Emerald

✨The name "emerald" for emerald comes from the Persian word "zumurud," meaning "green gem," which later transformed into the Latin word "smaragdus." Through various transmissions and miswritings, it eventually became the modern English word "emerald." Emerald has been one of the precious gemstones since ancient times. It is said that 6,000 years ago, people in ancient Babylon offered emeralds to goddess statues. In the ancient kingdom of Chaldea in the Persian Gulf, women particularly favored emerald jewelry. Thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians and Greeks also loved using emeralds for jewelry. The Chinese also have a great fondness for emeralds. The emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties especially admired emeralds. The Ming emperor considered emeralds as precious as golden green cat's eyes, with the saying, "A ceremonial crown requires cat's eyes and emeralds."

🔮Cleopatra was extremely fond of emeralds and even collected all the emeralds from an entire mine. The ancient Babylonians and Jews regarded this healing stone as a symbol of vitality and youthful energy, and they held it in high esteem. Even in Islam, emeralds are revered as treasures, which is why the flags of many Middle Eastern countries bear the green color of emeralds. Currently, the most famous emerald mines in the world are located in Colombia, Central America, and other countries in South America, known for their beautiful quality and large production.

🔮Emerald has a calming effect on the mind, enhancing emotional intelligence, cultivating self-love and empathy, and restoring inner peace and balance.