Emerald has always been the symbol of human fascination due to its ability to exalt the green color and breathtaking beauty of it. This world’s rare and stunning gemstone has been ascribed to the dignity of royal families, and ancient culture to signify the powers of wealth and protection from evil forces.
Emeralds in Different Ancient Civilizations
The panna stone as is used in India has been in the market for thousands of years. Prehistoric Egyptians adored emeralds, regarding them as symbols of fertility and, therefore, immortality. Cleopatra the seventh of the line of Pharaohs of Egypt was fond of emeralds and would not leave herself unadorned with them. Emerald mines in Egypt’s Red Sea provided gemstones that were bought, sold, and treasured all across the prehistoric world.
From South America, early Miners of emerald stone were the indigenous Muzo folks of Colombia. The quality of their gemstones intrigued Spanish conquerors who shipped them to Europe, and emeralds retained a status of the symbol of wealth and opulence.
Emeralds and Royalty
That is why for centuries, emeralds have been considered gemstones of royalty. Kings and queens wore emerald stone rings, necklaces, and crowns thinking that the stone had the blessings and protection of the gods. Mughal Emperors in India had a special liking for Emeralds and used them in their ornamental jewelry. The Mughal emeralds are engravings that signify the historical value of this stone, many of which are adorned with calligraphy.
Emeralds were also much admired by the royals of European countries and they used emeralds as part of the ceremonial garb. Royal Jewelry of Queen Elizabeth II includes a beautiful jewelry set with emeralds; the above pieces reveal the timeless relevance of this stone.
Emeralds in Modern Jewelry
Today the ring made of emerald stone has been seen as a ring that depicts elegance and sophistication. It comes in the traditional setting – a single diamond ring – or surrounded by diamonds and is widely used when proposing or on special occasions. The Panna ring also has an astrological importance originating from Vedic astrology which helps improve the intelligence, creativity, and speech of the wearer.
Emeralds are always in demand, and people have considered them as a precious stone from the past, and right up to now. From ancient civilization to the advanced world of Jewelry, we associate the Panna stone with emeralds.
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