Emerald, also known as 'Panna' in the Vedic astrology, is a beautiful, radiant green, ancient gemstones. It belongs to the planet Mercury. It is a natural birthstone of Gemini and Virgo natives. Its name comes from an old French word 'emerald' means 'green gemstone'. It is said that fine emeralds are more valuable than diamonds. It is green in color and a symbol of good luck. Green is the most natural color of life, beauty, constant love, and harmony. Deep green emeralds are the most desired ones. In general, the cost of an emerald is determined by its color only.

Best emeralds are found in the South America, and Colombia continues to be the top country of the finest quality emeralds in the world. In fact, Colombia alone takes care of more than half of the emerald supply across the world. The most rare "trapiche emerald" comes from Colombian mines only. It is very elegant and rare six-pointed radial pattern emerald with ray-like spokes, that is why it is also known as Star Emerald. Another rare quality of emerald is "Cat's Eye Emerald". Muzo emerald and Chivor emerald are the other best quality Colombian stones. Fine emeralds are also found in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Brazil. Zambian Emeralds are also very famous for good color and transparency. Some of the best emeralds in the world can be seen in the museums too.

Being a cold gemstone, emerald helps you to settle your mind. It helps you with your intellect, speech, memory, short travels, wisdom, intuitive power, studies, business and writings. It is also good for people associated with acting and modeling career. It helps to cure breathing troubles, nerve diseases, insanity, insomnia, eye trouble, and hypertension.

However, wear it only after careful analysis of your chart. It is made in gold or silver ring and worn on the little finger. The ring should be purified and activated before putting it on. Cheap or malefic gemstones should be avoided as it can produce bad results.

Emeralds are heat treated to enhance the look and feel, its brittleness makes cutting and cleaning very difficult. Traders also use colorless oils or resins for enhancement purpose, but it does have the consequence. Emerald rings should be taken off before putting hands in water containing cleansing agent. It is very difficult to identify between natural and synthetic emeralds without modern examination techniques, therefore it should only be purchased from a reputable and trustworthy trader.

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