For over 4,000 years emerald rings and emerald jewellery have been the gemstone of choice for Royalty and wealthy people. Glowing with an inner fire of green light emeralds transcend beauty and desire, captivating generation after generation with their deep mystery and affection.
Rings made with emerald are used to celebrate 20th, 35th and 55th wedding anniversaries. Emerald rings are also the ideal present for people born in May and those born under the Taurus star sign. Emerald is the birthstone for May and this green gem makes a delightful gift to treasure.
The rarest emeralds, known as trapiche emeralds, come from the deep mines in Columbia. Featuring spoke patterns that look like stars these emeralds are rare and extremely expensive. From the beryl mineral family emeralds rate 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness which makes them long lasting and capable of withstanding daily wear.
Emerald rings may remind you of the Emerald City in L. Frank Baum’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” or even Ireland known as the Emerald Isle for its rolling green hills and wide open spaces.
Wearing emerald rings is said to promote renewed energy and vitality. Health benefits are said to include relief from spinal problems and headaches. Perhaps more importantly, emerald rings are associated with kindness, friendship, loyalty and faithfulness.
Whatever makes you choose an emerald ring or even if you are given an emerald ring for an anniversary gift, a friendship ring or eternity ring, maybe the green gemstone wrapped around your finger will bring you luck and good fortune in your life.
Emeralds are one of the lucky gemstones that look amazing set in gold rings or silver rings. Wear your emerald rings with pride and style, capturing the hearts of all who bestow their gazes upon this luxurious, fascinating emerald green stone.