Adored for Centuries by royalty and clergy, Emerald has
adorned crowns and exquisite pieces of jewellery that could only be afforded by
the very elite.
The name Emerald originates from the ancient Greek word for
green, “smaragdus.” For centuries it has been viewed as the most royal of
greens, the greenest of the green, lush and soothing. It is used to describe
the beauty of green and the most beautiful of green landscapes, such as
Ireland, the Emerald Isle or Seattle being named the Emerald City.
It’s history is truly ancient, having first being recorded
as being mined in Egypt as early as 330 BC into the 1700s. Of course the
renowned Egyptian beauty and Queen Cleopatra is said to have adorned herself in
them. The Incas also prized Emeralds and used them both in jewellery as well as
in religious ceremonies. Colombian Emeralds are now known for their unique and
precious beauty, often fetching the highest prices. It was the Spanish
explorers who initially took Emeralds back to Europe and Asia, which then
captured the attention of royalty. Zambia is now the largest producer of
Emeralds.
Historically Emerald was seen as so precious that it
contained such powers that would allow the wearer to see into the future,
protect from evil and reveal an unfaithful lover.
Emerald is the birthstone for May, which is very apt
considering its link to lush green and lushness.
For those of you who are romantic, it is the gemstone for
twentieth and thirty-fifth wedding anniversaries.
The most famous cut for an Emerald is of course the Emerald
cut which demonstrates its colour perfectly. It can however be cut into a
cabochon or any other faceted cut.
Gemme Couture, a Dubai based jewellers, works with all gem stones and sees the
exquisite beauty in each one. They highlight and use the colour and
individual beauty of each stone they work with, so perfectly.
Some of my favorite
Gemme Couture Emerald pieces are the rose
cut Emerald earrings, which are delicately surrounded by Brown Diamonds and set
in 18K Gold. These stunning Emerald
earrings are designed to be worn with either a ball gown or jeans and a t-shirt.
They are just intoxicatingly beautiful and would look absolutely stunning on
any woman lucky enough to wear them. If you like a white diamonds and a smaller
Emerald, their delicate and pretty Candy Earrings with Emeralds set in Diamonds on
18K Gold are ideal. Just enough Emerald to pop out and more than enough bling
to sparkle.
The Gemme Couture Candy Ring with Emerald and Diamonds, which are set
in 18K Gold, is so wearable and would be ideal for a beautiful birthday or
anniversary gift.
If you are a lady
who loves high design and is not afraid to be bold with your jewellery, this
Necklace with an exquisitely carved Emerald pendant and Ruby tassels floating
out of beautiful little white Diamonds on a long 18K, delicate gold chain is
just perfect. I imagine this with a fashionable low cut dress or plain silk
top.
For Emeralds which
are more fun and flirty, less dramatic, I adore the Gemme Couture necklace
with Emeralds, Sapphires and Fresh Water Pearls, which are clustered together
beautifully and delicately on and 18K Gold Wire.
