Brazil A emerald bracelet (5-6mm balls)
BRA-EME-12
- Regular price
-
69,90 € - Regular price
-
69,90 € - Sale price
-
69,90 €
Learn more
DON-EME-08
Origin: Brazil
Grade: A+
Dimensions:
Approx 18cm - Fits all wrists with a size of approximately 17 to 19cm
About 9g
A = good
Very beautiful bracelet made of 5-6mm Brazilian emerald balls.
Colors and patterns may vary slightly from one bracelet to another.
The four precious stones, diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald, are stones of exceptional beauty. The origin of the name emerald comes from the Persian “zamarat”, then from the Latin “smaragdus”, translating as “green precious stone”. This magnificent stone belongs to the beryl family (from the ancient Greek “beryllos” meaning “crystal of the color of sea water”). Its wonderful green color has made it a highly sought-after and coveted stone for thousands of years.
It took extremely special conditions to allow the formation of the emerald, which explains its rarity. The emerald is part of the mineral group of silicates. It is mainly composed of beryllium, chromium, iron and vanadium. However, these components are not located in the same layers of the Earth. Beryllium comes from the Earth's magma and the other components come from the Earth's mantle. The meeting takes place through bubbles of magma that rise up to the mantle. The content of these components is the origin of the multiple colors of green.
The most beautiful emeralds are those with total transparency, with a dark and intense green. The emerald remains sensitive to shocks, so it has been given a way of cutting it called “the emerald cut”. It thus helps to limit accidents during setting. Emeralds have inclusions called: gaps, frosts or crystals, allowing to certify their authenticity. They have a hardness of 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. In conclusion, the beauty and rarity of an emerald depend above all on its color and transparency. The incredible green of the emerald symbolizes the renewal of the seasons, fertility and life.
In ancient Egypt, around 5,000 BC, the Egyptians were already mining emeralds from mines not far from the Red Sea.
In 2000 BC, the Babylonians apparently used emeralds as currency.
These mines were later exploited again by Greek miners at the time of Alexander the Great (356 to 323 BC). They were discovered in 1816 by Frédéric Cailliaud, explorer (1787 - 1869).
Cleopatra, Queen of Ancient Egypt (69 - 30 BC) was particularly fond of emeralds. They were the embodiment of national pride. Cleopatra owned sumptuous jewelry with emeralds and she used to give them as gifts with her portrait engraved on them. In 47 BC, Cleopatra acquired these mines and today, even though these mines were discovered 2,000 years before her birth, the Egyptian deposits are called Cleopatra's Emerald Mines.
The Celts and Romans also worshipped this fabulous stone, which they extracted from mines located in present-day Austria.
In his encyclopedia “Natural History”, Pliny the Elder (23 - 79 AD), writer and naturalist, states that the emperor Nero (37 - 68 AD) used the emerald to improve his eyesight. He describes the emerald as being so powerfully green that after contemplating it, all other greens in nature seemed more insipid.
The emerald also appears in writings dating from the Middle Ages, such as the legend of the Knights of the Round Table. The Holy Grail, a chalice sought by the knights, is said to be made of emeralds.
In the 16th century, the emerald arrived in Europe via the Spanish Conquistadors. Indeed, they brought back exceptional specimens from Colombia, both in terms of their size and their color.
Since the 16th century, jewelry has continued to use emerald as a precious stone. Today, Colombia remains the main importer, supplying the most beautiful pieces and producing 60% of the world's production.
The main deposits are located in Brazil, Russia, etc.
A stone of balance, emerald is also a stone of love and harmony. It relieves emotional disorders and soothes emotions. It allows feelings of love to be released. It encourages unconditional love between two people. It can even reveal great romanticism.
It is also a stone of friendship, which develops qualities such as compassion, empathy and understanding. It encourages tolerance and wisdom. Thus, it can be the origin of quality relationships. It promotes loyalty and sincerity.
Emerald also facilitates parent/child relationships, restores understanding and discernment. Dialogue is possible again during tensions and contributes to family reconciliation.
This stone generates forgiveness, kindness and goodness. It prevents judging too quickly and develops the sense of listening. This allows one not to get carried away too quickly in the event of a conflict. It provokes resilience and gives the possibility of freeing oneself from the chains of the past.
Emerald stimulates memory, knowledge and learning. It gives the desire to learn and understand. On the professional side, it improves group relationships thanks to the development of attention and a lot of open-mindedness.
Brazil A emerald bracelet (5-6mm balls)
- Regular price
-
69,90 € - Regular price
-
69,90 € - Sale price
-
69,90 €
-
100% SECURE PAYMENT
Paypal, credit card, check, transfer
-
FREE DELIVERY
from 40€ purchase
-
SATISFIED OR REFUNDED
14 days to change your mind
-
CUSTOMER SERVICE AVAILABLE
contact@laboiteacailloux.com
to receive all our offers, good deals and new products from La Boite à Cailloux