Emerald (2024)

FAQs

Is emerald hard enough for an engagement ring? ›

The recommended hardness for a gemstone you intend to wear daily is around 7.5 and upwards, meaning an emerald is most certainly durable enough for an engagement ring. Like any engagement ring, taking good care of your ring, and choosing the right gemstone will ensure lasting durability.

Each of the nine gemstones possesses powerful energies and gives unprecedented outcomes if worn correctly. It is suggested that ruby, coral, and emerald show effects in two or three weeks, whereas pearl, hessonite, and cat's eye take fourteen days to show its effect.

Today, emerald is a symbol of loyalty, new beginnings, peace, and security, making it not only a beautiful gem to wear, but also a meaningful jewelry gift to be treasured by the receiver. It is still widely prized by the rich and famous, with Elizabeth Taylor's famous emerald pendant selling for $6.5 million in 2011.

Mohs Scale of Hardness Explained

Emeralds rank between 7.5 to 8, making them hard enough for everyday use but more susceptible to scratches and abrasions than diamonds or sapphires.

On the Mohs Hardness Scale, the universally accepted scale for the toughness of a gemstone, emeralds rank around an 8. While diamonds sit alone at 10 on the scale, the only other gemstones that beat emeralds are sapphires, rubies and corundum.

A 7,5/10 on the Mohs scale, emerald is the least hard of the gemstones and thus the most fragile. It cannot be handled like a diamond or corundum - a sapphire or ruby - respectively at 10/10 and 9/10 on the same scale. Rest assured, "fragile" does not mean that emerald will break as soon as it is touched!

Emerald has the chemical composition Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆ and is classified as a cyclosilicate. It has a hexagonal crystal system 6/m2/m2/m. Its density is 2.67-2.78 and it has an index of refraction in the range 1.566 to 1.602. It's hardness is 7.5 to 8 and its streak color is white.

At approximately 20 times rarer than diamonds, emeralds cost more in price. Even though diamonds pose as the rarest and most expensive gemstones, the fact is contrary to this notion. Emeralds cost more than diamonds, as they are 20 times rarer.

Ring: The most common way of wearing an emerald is in a ring, usually set in gold or silver. Wearing it on the little finger of the right hand is recommended for best results. Some astrologers also recommend wearing the ring on the ring finger of the right hand.

Can one wear an emerald on their left hand? Emerald is known to give its wearer maximum advantage when it is worn on the little finger, preferably the little finger of the right hand. Women can wear the Emerald stone on the little finger of their left hand too.

What are the negative effects of emerald ring? ›

Excessive exposure to emeralds may lead to overstimulation and hyperactivity in some individuals. Additionally, there is a caution against relying too heavily on gemstones for emotional well-being, as it may disrupt one's natural emotional equilibrium.

When applied to Christ himself, emerald symbolizes his qualities of kindness and goodness. Emeralds are mentioned several times in the Bible. Emerald is included among the stones of Israel's twelve tribes, the foundations of New Jerusalem, the high priest's breastplate, and the twelve Apostles.

Physical Healing: Emerald is believed to have healing properties, especially for the heart and respiratory system. It is thought to support overall well-being and boost the immune system. Emotional Healing: The soothing energies of emeralds can help release negative emotions and promote emotional balance.

Emerald promotes health and vigor by eliminating free radicals in the body. It is said to strengthen and heal the heart and kidneys and to promote circulatory and neurological function. Emerald increases psychic sensitivity and clairvoyance when held over the third-eye chakra.

For most engagement rings, it is best to choose a gemstone with a Mohs rating of 7 or above. Gemstones that fall into these ratings can generally withstand the stresses of everyday wear.

A 2-carat diamond is considered large compared to the average size of diamonds used for engagement rings. The average diamond size for engagement rings is around 1.0 to 1.5 carats. Therefore, a 2-carat diamond stands out significantly and offers a more pronounced appearance on the finger.

Emerald cuts are prone to lack as much brilliance as other diamond cuts like the round, princess, and cushion. These stones are designed to reflect the maximum amount of light entering them. In contrast, the step-cut design of an emerald-cut is prone to the 'Hall of Mirrors' effect.

Washing your hands and moisturising

We definitely recommend removing your ring if using an exfoliator or exfoliating wash, as rubbing this into the ring could scratch the metal and some 'softer' gemstones, like emeralds.