Raw Emerald

“The Stone of Successful Love”

Emerald is the May birthstone and finds its name in the Sanskrit word, marakata, meaning the green of growing things. Emeralds are typically found in Columbia, Brazil, Zambia, Pakistan, and Russia.

Emeralds are also considered the stone of successful love. They are believed to bring vitality, honesty and loyalty, enhancing unity and unconditional love. This stone makes for a great anniversary gift and is known as the stone for 35th and 55th wedding anniversaries. Emeralds are believed to open the heart chakra and help with calming emotions. It ensures physical, emotional, and mental equilibrium.

The beauty of emeralds is in the way that they are valued - not on their perfection - but on their imperfections and uniqueness 💚 Emeralds are classified as a Type III gemstones, which are gemstones that almost always form with inclusions inside of them. The French have a term for these typical inclusions called a “jardin” or “garden.” Each emerald has its own unique “jardin” or inclusion thumbprint which makes each stone totally one of a kind.