Emeralds are a highly sought-after variety of the beryl family of minerals, popular for their range of green hues. Usually highly included, these gemstones rank lower on the Mohs Scale of Hardness and can have tones ranging from bright and verdant greens to rather darker and opaque shades of green, depending on the presence of trace elements chromium and vanadium within the stone.

Zambia, Brazil, Russia, and Afghanistan are popular sources of origin for emeralds. Colombia in South America, however, is known to produce some of the finest emeralds in the world – with unmatched transparency and colour saturation found in these pieces.

In astrology, Emeralds are associated with the planet Mercury and are known to be helpful with all matters involving one’s intellectual pursuits. Specifically, it is believed that emeralds can enhance the wearer’s creative prowess – allowing them to ideate and innovate more effectively. Astrologers also recommend emeralds for those looking to improve their mental comprehension, logical reasoning skills, and long-term memory.