Emerald

Benefits of Emerald

Worn to strengthen Mercury (Budh), emerald is traditionally believed to:

• Sharpens intellect, memory and analytical thinking
• Improves communication, speech and negotiation skills
• Supports success in business, trade, accounts and education
• Believed to calm the mind and reduce anxiety
• Favoured by students, writers, traders, accountants and professionals

Who Should Wear Emerald?

Emerald is most suited to Gemini (Mithun) and Virgo (Kanya) ascendants, ruled by Mercury. Taurus and Libra natives may benefit when Mercury is strong. It is recommended for those in business, communication, finance, writing and academics.

Quality & Price

Colour is key - a pure, vivid green of medium-to-deep tone is most valued. Natural emeralds almost always contain a 'jardin' (garden) of inclusions, which is normal and actually confirms authenticity. Minor oiling to improve clarity is an accepted trade practice; heavy filling is not. Transparency, cut and origin (Colombian emeralds are most prized) also affect value.

Identifying a natural emerald: Beware of stones that are flawless and very cheap - these are usually glass, doublets or lab-created. A genuine natural emerald shows inclusions under magnification. Always buy with an IGI / GIA / GRS certificate and verify it.

Price factors: Emerald value is driven by colour, transparency, the extent of treatment, carat and origin. A vivid, lightly-oiled Colombian emerald is far more valuable than a heavily-treated, included commercial stone.

How to Wear Emerald

Cleanse the ring in raw milk or Gangajal and wear it on the prescribed day and finger after chanting the mantra, ideally after consulting an astrologer.

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