Emerald is the most famous gem of the Beryl mineral family. It's the birthstone for the month of May. Historically one of Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra's favorite stones. Legendary lore states that Emeralds gift the power to see the future and protect the wearer from evil spells. The color of money, no surprise this stunning gem demands a premium value in the market today.
Emerald's color has long been believed to be soothing for the eyes. Emerald's history and lore are full with stories from India of mystical cities made of walls entirely of Emerald. To Hindus offering the gem to the god Krishna, in return for knowledge of the soul and the eternal. Records show that the gem was known and sold in markets in Babylon as early as 4,000 B.C.