Emerald is truly one of the most stunningly beautiful gemstones out there and it has been greatly valued by the royalty as well as rich and noble families across the world. Therefore, it is no wonder that over the years this natural gemstone has acquired several interesting historical tidbits and anecdotes of its own.

Here are some of the most interesting facts that you should know about the emerald gemstone.

1. Emerald is considered to be one among the four precious gemstones that are found on earth, the other three being rubies, diamonds, and sapphires.
2. Emeralds are mostly found in their classic square-cut looks. However, they can also be cut in any other shape as per the needs of jewelry making.
3. Emeralds are found in practically all parts of the world. Columbia is the leading supplier of emeralds in the world. The other countries where emeralds are produced include America, China, Switzerland, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Spain.
4. The origin of the word Emerald gemstone is associated with the Greek word of Smaragdus which means green.
5. Naturally occurring emeralds almost always have some form of insertion in them. This means that emeralds that do not have any inclusions are most surely synthetic.
6. The emeralds also have some scratches on their surfaces and for this reason, 92% of emeralds are treated before they are being sold. Substances like oils and resins were used during ancient times for removing the scratches and providing them with a smooth look.
7. Romans during the ancient times believed that the energies of emerald are associated with Venus, the celestial Goddess of Love. This made it the most favorite stone for all lovers and couples. A lot of people wore emerald beads jewelry so that they may welcome the presence of love in their lives.
8. The emerald was also considered to be the stone of truth during ancient times. During the period between 800 B.C. And 250 B.C., Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, was believed to have propagated the notion of wearing the stone so that they can connect with Almighty God.
9. Emeralds are generally not found alone and they typically exist close to deposits of quartz.
10. The rich and fine green color of the emeralds have earned them the name of “Stone of Earth” during the ancient times. In many cases, people built statues that were studded with jade and emeralds. This they believed could bring fertility and good fortunes.
11. Emerald always favors people who are active in various artistic fields and creative pursuits. Painters, actors, and singers are often seen wearing emeralds and emerald beads as they can enable them to improve their creative skills in their chosen fields. Emerald can imbibe them with creative energy and innovative ideas so that they always stay ahead of others.
12. In many ways, the overall success achieved by a person in career and personal lives depends greatly on the way he or she communicates with others as well as the self. Wearing the emerald stone can actually help you to express yourself truthfully and in a frank way so that you can portray your thoughts in the right manner and others understand you clearly. This has aptly earned emerald its reputation for being the stone of communication.
13. Emeralds are ideal for all students who are looking to achieve success in their academic careers as it can help them to boost their powers of concentration.
14. Emerald is astrologically associated with Mercury which means that it can bring good fortunes.
15. Emeralds are greatly valued in the sphere of medical astrology for its ability to treat speech difficulties, nervous disorders, and skin allergies.