The Emerald
G.L. Bycz
Gemstones are one of this world’s great miracles. They come in
a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Although I love them
all, emeralds, especially, are very dear to me.
Besides displaying my favorite color, these wonderful green
stones also represent, in my opinion, what being human is all
about. I’ll explain . . . .
Emeralds are one of the few gemstones where flaws and
imperfections are tolerable and considered part of their
natural beauty. A natural emerald is created over the course of
many years under intense geothermal pressure, and the inclusions
are a shorthand diary of that stone’s birth pains and growth
history.
Because of these imperfections they are especially unique. You
can easily tell a natural emerald from a synthetic one because
the genuine stone has these flaws. Emeralds are one of the most
difficult gems to cut and although they boast a hardness of 7.5,
they tend to be brittle, and if handled improperly, will chip or
break. A perfect, flawless emerald is almost impossible to find.
A few years ago, many positive but frightening changes took
over my life, demanding a great deal of courage from me. As a
reminder of my bravery I’ve decided to reward myself with a
gorgeous emerald ring, a natural one of course.
Now, every time I wear my beautiful ring, it reminds me of many
of my own qualities. Because, like a natural emerald, I only
became the person I am now after experiencing intense pressure,
allowing me to grow. Just like my genuine emerald, I am unique,
colorful, bright, valuable (just because I exist) intense,
stunningly set, and gently flawed.
We all share these great qualities and also carry those little
flaws that contribute to making us so unique. And although we
differ in size, shape and color, we are all constantly seeking
to fit into our best setting.
The emerald is the zodiacal gem for those born under the sign
of Taurus, and is the May birthstone. Naturally, everyone looks
good in emerald jewelry, so there’s no need to feel left out if
you were, like me, born in some other month.
If you feel passionately about this gem like I do, and still
don’t own an uniquely crafted natural emerald, please do
yourself a favor and begin your hunt for this treasure now.
And like I did, you just might find that especial gem you’ll
simply fall in love with.
About The Author: Author G.L. Bycz is the founder and developer
of http://www.finejewelrydesigns.com – a website specialized in
unique fine jewelry, articles and information on diamonds and
gemstones.
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