Hey y’all and welcome to my emerald education session! 💚 As many of you know, I’m obsessed with all things green and nature, which is why I get so excited every May when we celebrate my favorite birthstone.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!While emeralds are appreciated for their timeless beauty, I’m here today to share some insider emerald info you may not find on just any ol’ gem site. Prepare to get schooled on what makes this mystical green may birthstone so magical – and why it’s basically the perfect birthstone for cool cats like me! 😻
We’ll cover things like emerald mines, healing properties, famous fans and more. But first, a crash course in emerald anatomy: Did you know these baubles get their vibrant color from traces of chromium and vanadium? It’s true! Their formula gives them an almost 3D seaweed sway even without glasses. No wonder people thought they could enlighten the soul.
Next we’ll journey to the exotic emerald locales like Colombia, Brazil and Zimbabwe. Can you imagine finding treasure troves of green glittering among the foliage? Emerald hunting was living your true jungle dreams! Afterward, I’ll spill the deets on inclusions, mystical meanings and emerald’s double honoring May.
Follow along and your emerald education will be complete! Leave me some emerald emojis below to show your newfound knowledge. Let’s geek out together over these lush green beauties. It’s about to get verrrry green up in here y’all! 💚💚💚
The History and Legend of Emerald Stones
Before we get into all that emerald energy, let me give you a quick peek into its intriguing past. Emeralds have long been revered for their vivid hue, seen as symbols of rebirth, fertility, and youthfulness. Ancient texts say emerald was Cleopatra’s favorite may birthstone and that it promoted wisdom, success, and immortality. Some legends claim emeralds calmed storms and protected crops, earning it the nickname “the stone of successful harvests.” The Aztecs believed wearing an emerald closer to the heart kept illness away. Pretty wild, right?
Emeralds in Ancient Civilizations
The ancients really knew how to tap into an emerald’s power. Many early cultures including the Romans, Incas, and Egyptians cherished emeralds for their vibrant green color and believed they strengthened prophetic visions and connections to nature spirits when used in amulets or talismans. The Incas especially believed emeralds were tears cried by gods of the mountains and thunder. They were often placed on statues of important figures for protection.
Mining Emeralds Through History
Some of the most prized emeralds came from Columbia, with mines there active since pre-Inca times. Other sources were in Egypt, Austria, Russia, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan. It’s said Cleopatra’s emeralds came from a mine on Mount Zabarah in Egypt. Mining them was painstaking, as the fragile crystals could fracture if roughly handled. For centuries, finding the exquisite green stones was an art. Today, Colombia remains one of the top emerald producers globally.
The Magical Properties of Emerald Stones
Now for the mystical insight you came for – just what kind of magical energy are emeralds thought to possess? Emeralds have long been used to enhance intuition, wisdom, inner vision, and spiritual growth. Their deep green色 is believed to resonate with the heart chakra, helping soothe stress and increase feelings of love, healing, and balance.
Emerald for Love & Relationships
One of my favorite emerald properties is its association with enhancing love and relationships. Wearing or carrying an emerald was thought to attract romance and strengthen emotional bonds. It was believed keeping an emerald under your pillow brought prophetic dreams of future partners. Emeralds were also a traditional gift for anniversaries as a symbol of renewed love, commitment, and fertility in a union. How romantic is that?
Emerald for Luck, Prosperity & Healing
Ancient cultures also revered emeralds for protection and good fortune. It was worn as a talisman when travelling to ward off danger. Emeralds were also seen as a lucky birthstone that attracted wealth when used in amulets or elixirs. And its healing powers? Emeralds were thought to purify the blood and strengthen vital organs, making it a recommended May birthstone for the heart as well as digestive issues. Not bad for a little green rock!
Working with Emeralds Today
Alright friends, now you know all the juicy history – but how can you tap into an emerald’s magic now? Here are my suggestions for properly working with the May birthstone:
Wear or Carry Emerald Stones Daily
Slip on an emerald ring close to the heart or carry small raw emerald stones and talismans with you to subtly absorb its calming energy all day. The more you wear it, the more you strengthen your connection to its properties over time.
Place Emeralds Around Your Home
Strategically place tumbled emeralds or small statues around your space, especially in areas of your home representing love, prosperity, or creativity. Refresh their energy under the full moon for a power boost.
Use Emeralds in Rituals and Magic
Incorporate whole or tumbled emeralds into spells, charm bags, or prosperity rituals by the light of the full moon. Carry emeralds on nature walks for a boost of the earth’s healing energies. Place under your pillow for prophetic dreams.
Conclusion
Well, that’s a wrap on our Emerald Education session fam! I hope you learned something new about everyone’s favorite green may birthstone 💚 As usual, leave me some heart eye emojis if you found this may birthstone breakdown as enlightening as an emerald!
In all seriousness, I think emeralds are such a special stone. Not only do they pop with rainforest chic vibes perfect for nature babes like myself, but their long history shows they also have serious staying power in the jewellery world. No matter the trends, emeralds will forever have that mesmerising JUNGLE QUEEN essence.
On a personal note, emeralds just make me feel aligned and balanced – probably because of all their healing properties! Anytime I need a boost of confidence or creativity, I grab my emerald ring for a fingers-crossed charge up. Might just be in my head but hey, whatever works right?!
So whether you’re a fellow May baby, emerald enthusiast or just appreciated the greens, I hope you walked away feeling as renewed as after a reiki session. Feel free to comment below any other birthstone topics you’d like me to break down real soon!
Stay glowing as only an emerald can my friends! Now if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go get lost in some rainforest vibes ASAP. Toodles for now and thanks for tuning in! 💚💚💚
