Emerald Bracelets

An emerald bracelet is a piece of jewelry made from the true king of gemstones. Emerald – the most valuable variety of the mineral beryl – has captivated humankind with its deep, radiant green color for more than five thousand years. Its green, created by trace elements of chromium and vanadium, is considered the purest and most beautiful green in the entire mineral kingdom. Emeralds adorned the crowns of pharaohs, the rings of emperors and the breast of Queen Cleopatra. The Incas considered it a sacred stone, Persian scholars a symbol of eternal life in paradise, and medieval mystics used it for clairvoyance. Esoteric tradition credits emerald with the ability to open the heart chakraand bring harmony, wisdom, prosperity and unconditional love. Emerald surpasses many other gemstones in hardness and price – the finest pieces can exceed the price of diamonds.

In our range you will find emerald bracelets made of genuine natural stone. We also offer emerald in other forms and tumbled emeralds.

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What emerald is – the king of green gemstones

Emerald is the green gem variety of the mineral beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate, Be3Al2Si6O18). Its iconic green color comes from the presence of trace elements of chromium and, to a lesser extent, vanadium. Without these elements, beryl would be colorless or colored differently – only with them is an emerald born. The name comes from the Greek smaragdos – green stone. In Sanskrit it was called marakata, which is said to mean "overcomer of difficulties".

A typical feature of emeralds is natural inclusions – gemologists poetically call them "gardens" (French jardin). These internal structures of gas bubbles, liquid droplets and crystalline inclusions are characteristic of emerald and paradoxically increase its uniqueness – they prove that the stone is natural. An inclusion-free emerald is rarer than an inclusion-free diamond. The hardness of emerald is 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale – it is a hard stone, but relatively brittle because of its inclusions.

Emerald in history – from Cleopatra to the Incas

Emerald has accompanied humankind longer than almost any other gemstone. The first emerald mines date from ancient Egypt – emeralds were mined there along the Red Sea as early as around 3000 BC, according to tradition. These mines are today called "Cleopatra's mines" – the Egyptian queen Cleopatra was a passionate lover of emeralds, adorned her jewelry with them and is said to have used them as amulets to support beauty and eternal youth.

The Roman emperor Nero is said to have watched gladiatorial games through a flat-cut emerald as if through a lens, believing it strengthened his eyesight. Pliny the Elder wrote of emerald that contemplating it refreshes tired eyes and dispels fatigue. Emerald is the fourth of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem in the Bible. In the Middle Ages it adorned coronation and church jewels. The Incas and Aztecs considered it a sacred stone, and after the conquest of the Americas the Spanish conquistadors carried thousands of emeralds from South America to Europe. Indian tradition calls emerald budha-ratna – the stone of wisdom, practical logic and business acumen.

Energetic properties of emerald

Esoteric tradition counts emerald among the most powerful heart chakra stones and stones of wisdom and prosperity:

• The heart chakra – love and harmony – emerald green resonates with the heart chakra; it opens it to unconditional love and strengthens fidelity, devotion and harmonious relationships
• Wisdom and mental clarity – tradition calls it the stone of wisdom; it activates memory, attention and intuition; it is a fitting guide for important decisions, contracts and business transactions
• Prosperity and business acumen – from the ancient Indians to medieval merchants, emerald was worn to attract wealth, luck and success in life
• Renewal and regeneration – the stone of eternal life; it brings the energy of renewal, regeneration and new beginnings; it helps you get back on your feet after life's crises
• Calm and emotional balance – it soothes stress and eases low moods and sleeplessness; it brings equanimity and emotional stability
• Protection – traditionally worn as a talisman against negative influences, the evil eye and danger; in the Middle Ages it was believed to reveal the truth and protect against deception
• Spiritual connection – the old mystics used it for clairvoyance; it supports spiritual growth, intuitive insight and connection with higher wisdom

Localities of emerald – Colombia, Zambia, Brazil and others

Emerald is mined in many places around the world, but the quality and character of the stones vary greatly by origin:

• Colombia (the Muzo and Chivor mines) – the most prestigious emeralds in the world, deep green with a subtle yellowish tint; Colombia produces a large share of the world's fine emeralds
• Zambia – darker, bluish-green emeralds with high clarity; increasingly valued on the world market
• Brazil – lighter stones with a delicate yellowish-green color, often of higher clarity
• Afghanistan (the Panjshir Valley) – intensely green stones of excellent quality
• Pakistan (the Swat Valley) – a large deposit of deep green emeralds
• Russia (the Urals) – a historically important locality and a major source for the Russian imperial court
• Austria (Habachtal) – the best-known emerald locality in Central Europe

Also remarkable are trapiche emeralds – crystal intergrowths that form a natural six-rayed star in cross-section; they are highly valued by collectors.

Who emerald is for

Esoteric tradition recommends emerald especially for:

• Those seeking harmony in relationships – emerald strengthens love, fidelity and open communication between partners
• People in a life crisis – it brings vitality, regeneration and the motivation to look forward
• Entrepreneurs and business people – traditionally worn for wisdom, practical logic and business acumen
• Those seeking calm and emotional stability – it calms the mind and eases stress and sleeplessness
• Spiritual seekers – it develops intuition and connection with higher wisdom
• Those born under Cancer – emerald is the main stone of Cancer; it protects them and strengthens emotional stability; it helps them find true friendship and happiness in love
• Those born under Taurus – secondarily, it strengthens Taurus's concentration and equanimity

Caring for an emerald bracelet

Emerald has a hardness of 7.5–8 Mohs – it is durable, but relatively brittle because of its natural inclusions. Avoid knocks and sudden changes in temperature. Clean it gently with a damp cloth without harsh cleaning agents – ultrasonic cleaning and chemical baths are not recommended. Recharge it energetically in diffuse daylight or moonlight.