Certified Emerald (Panna)

As per astrology, it is believed that a used emerald brings bad luck to the wearer. It depletes all its magical properties, shine, brightness, colour and it looks blur and ugly. Therefore, it is not benevolent to wear a used emerald to gain astrological benefits.

To attain benefits of Emerald you should wear it on Wednesday morning in Shukla Paksha. If an emerald gets damaged or scratched, it should be replaced at that time because it will not fulfill the purpose for which you have worn it for. This implies that you will no longer be able to derive the astrological benefits of the gemstone as it has lost its powers. It is also believed that 8 to 15 years is the lifespan of an emerald depending upon the clarity of the gemstone.

Emeralds that contain both – a rich green colour and transparency is considered best as per Vedic astrology. Colombian and Zambian emeralds are considered the most sought-after variety because of their superior clarity, hue and saturation.

Emerald is a brittle stone. So, one should avoid taking it to extreme temperatures. It may get crack under those conditions.

It is very hard to tell whether an emerald is synthetic or natural just by looking at it. To identify a natural emerald, it is very important to check a few traits of the gemstone such as its inclusions. Emeralds from Columbia typically cotain 3 phase inclusions with jagged outlines. They’re typically composed of brine, a gas bubble, and a salt crystal.

Some historians estimate that the Egyptians mined emerald as early as 3500 BC. Although some say the ancient Romans (circa 500 BC to 400 AD) knew of an emerald mine in the European Alps, Egypt was the major source of emeralds until the sixteenth century.

An emerald without inclusion is very rare. An inclusion is a natural part of a gemstone which is produced during its formation process. While a crack happens on the surface of a gemstone, which is not part of its natural formation. Cracks can also occur due to mining process.