Emerald

Emerald gemstone is one of the Navratna (nine precious gemstones) in Vedic Astrology. Emeralds are a rare gemstone, 20x times rarer than Diamonds. Found in different shades of green, the best quality emeralds have clean and rich green color with a greenish hue. Emerald belongs to the beryl family of mineral; they are green form of beryl. Unlike other gemstones, nearly all Emeralds have inclusions, 99% of Emeralds have inclusions that are visible to naked eye. Thus Emeralds with inclusions are readily acceptable in Jyostish Shastra also but the stone should be natural, non-treated and non-heated to preserve the Sattvik nature of the gemstone. As Emeralds are softer than other gemstones like Diamond and Sapphires making them less durable, they are often oil treated which is also acceptable. Emerald gemstone is an ancient gemstone used since time immemorial. The gemstone has remained popular and was a prized possession for kings and emperors alike. In different civilization over centuries the Emerald gemstone has believed to possess various powers and mystic properties. It was especially celebrated in ancient Egypt where it was associated with fertility, re-birth and healing. Fondness of Emerald within royalty be it Cleopatra to Queen Victoria is well documented. Today the best quality Emeralds are mined in Columbia, they are also found in Zambia, Brazil, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

In Vedic Astrology Emerald gemstones are associated with the Buddh Graha (Planet Mercury). Mercury has a profound influence in many aspects of a person’s life especially love and relationships. People who are undergoing Maha-Dasha or Antra-Dasha of Buddh Graha are advised to wear the Emerald gemstone. It is believed that wearing a Emerald gemstone helps enhance positive aspects and decrease the malefic effects of the Buddh Graha. It is recommended that natives consult a learned and knowledgeable astrologer and get their horoscope’s analysed before wearing the Emerald gemstone. The first and foremost benefit of Emerald is that it enhances intellect of an individual. Secondly, it helps forging relationship. Thirdly, Emerald gemstone also blessed the wearer with growth and progress. Emerald gemstone is also recommended to people who are looking to get married. It also helps enhance communication and thus is recommended to students and professionals in whose profession communication is essential.

Benefits of wearing Emerald gemstone:

• Improves speech and communication skills 
• Blesses with cordial relationship between couples 
• Boosts focus, concentration and mental clarity  
• Blesses with wisdom and intellect 
• Attracts positivity, good fortune and prosperity 
• Relief from malefic effects of Planet Mercury