The emerald is one of the most beautiful, popular and highly prized gemstones in the world. These fascinating radiant green stones are used in top of the line jewelries. Some of the finest emeralds can even cost more than diamonds.
For many mystics and energy healers, emerald stones are believed to help heal relationships and good for the heart and one’s health. The beautiful green color is said to bring about harmony, love and joy of life. It is also the birthstone for the month of May.
Amethysts generally come in the color purple, and are used as an ornament. In fact, the Amethyst was one of the first gemstones that man used for jewelry. Ancient people believed that Amethysts have the power to prevent intoxication, protect travelers, assure victory and give business success to the wearer. The word “Amethyst” comes from the Greek “a” meaning “not” and ” methuskein” meaning “to intoxicate”. According to Greek myth, the goddess Diana turned a nymph into amethysts because Bacchus, the god of wine loved her which caused Diana to be jealous.
Diamonds like all gemstones are normally found as rough crystals or rolled pebbles. They must be cut and polished by professionals before being sold as jewellery or ornaments. These professionals are called lapidaries, and it is their job to make the diamond
The lapidary must know the exact properties of each stone being dressed before he or she commences cutting an polishing. These include hardness and dispersion, as well as any weaknesses such as cleavage spots. They must also look carefully for any flaws or inclusions in the diamond. It is vital that the end product has the stone orientated in such a way that it shows the best color of the stone and hides as many flaws as possible.