Natural Emerald Specimen

Emerald is the stone of successful and abundant love. It is said to be a stone of commitment and prosperity. Working with the heart chakra, it inspires us to find richness in giving and receiving love in all forms. Emerald is said to protect us from magic and to assist with our own manifestations. People believed emeralds could confer riches, power, and eloquence if worn as talismans. Purportedly, these gems also strengthened memory and sharpened wits. Its most valuable power was perhaps bestowing the ability to predict future events. In past eras, Arab, Hindu, and Spanish physicians used emeralds against poison, infection, and dysentery. Many people believed the gemstone could also protect against possession by demons.