Emerald history, meaning, and magical power

Ancient Egyptians believed that emerald would increase love. Germans in the 1800s had the same belief, they believed emerald's metaphysical power could reawaken the love of married couples who had fallen out of love. According Aristotle emerald brings victory in business and legal affairs and it can prevent epilepsy, therefore it has been suggested that children wear emerald to prevent the “falling sickness”. Ancient Persians believed that emerald gave security to the wearer. Emerald’s protective powers were also extended. For instance if a woman hung an emerald from her neck, it would repel vanity and evil and if hung from her hip, it was said that emerald could help to speed childbirth. In the Middle age it was firmly believed that emerald wearer would be given the gift of prophecy; in order to use this power of the gemstone, the stone was to be placed beneath the tongue. In ancient era emerald’s medical use were enormous. Hindus believed that emerald would protect the wearer from all poisons. Persians believed that emerald was valuable for curing liver and stomach related illnesses. The water in which an emerald had been soaked was used to bathe inflamed eyes, and the stones were ground into a fine powder and placed in the eyes for the treatment of infection. Due to its beautiful green color, and the ability of green color to calm human spirit emerald has been the symbol of serenity and peace of mind in all the times. It is worth noting that emerald is the birthstone of May.
Emerald's meaning: Discovers false friends and ensures true love

Meaning and Magical power of other gemstones

Amethyst
Aquamarine
Ruby
Garnet
Moonstone
Opal
Pearl
Diamond
Sapphire
Turquoise
Topaz

Emerald gemstone

Green Emerald gemstone

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