Emerald

Emerald
A member of the Beryl family, Emerald is a beautiful transparent stone with a pure, green color.It is a hard stone with a hardness of 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale.
Many commercial grade emeralds have been "oiled" - they have surface fractures that have been sealed or filled.
Although it is very rare to find perfect, clean stones in larger sizes, the supply of excellent smaller stones has actually risen. Most emeralds will have internal flaws.Colombia has produced fine emerald for many years, but exceptionally good quality material has been found in several other locations, most notably Afghanistan. Opaque stones with good color are cut into cabochons, or "promotional" grade faceted stones used in inexpensive Birthstone jewelry. Emerald is a May birthstone.
Folklore, Legend, Healing Properties
Emerald is traditionally worn and carried by many people who believe that it enhances and strengthens perception and the ability to clearly understand complex problems. It is also believed to possess money attracting properties - probably due to its green color. Easy to care for, jewelry containing emerald can be easily cleaned with a toothbrush and dishwashing detergent. Any jewelry polish can be used with great results. Your emerald jewelry will retain its original beauty for many years with minimal care. Do not use an ultrasonic machine to clean emeralds.