Emerald is the birthstone for which month?

Emerald is the birthstone for those born in July and helps bring luck, unconditional love, friendship and happiness into their life.

How much is an Emerald worth?

The worth of an emerald is dependent upon its quality, determined by the factors of Clarity, carat, colour and cut. The price per carat of natural gem-quality Emeralds starts from USD 12 (INR 1000) and can be up to USD 5300 (INR 437000) or beyond for exquisite specimens.

Which origin is better for astrological results – Colombian or Zambian?

Since color of emerald is highly relevant in vedic astrology, Colombian emeralds are considered to be ideal for astrological purposes. Excess iron content found in the Zambian emerald causes a bluish tint and gives it a darker color. Wearing either a Colombian emerald ring or a Zambian emerald ring is the ideal way to receive instant astrological benefits as both are equally effective astrologically.

When choosing Panna stone, what should I value more – color or clarity?

Before selecting a gemstone, it is important to know whether it is worn as a jewel or as a special requirement. Green Emerald stone is worn for astrological necessity as well as a jewelry stone. If chosen for astrological reasons, color should be the wearer’s first concern, since Panna color can influence the results. However, when selecting the emerald for sheer ornamental or jewelry purposes, customer can opt for a cleaner piece as per his preference. Also, seeing the overall worth of this highly popular gemstone, it is color that dominates the price and not clarity. For this reason, worth of Colombian emerald in international or national markets is way above than other origins.

How should I distinguish between cracks and inclusions in emerald?

Although, two can look virtually similar especially to a naked eye, the difference can be well spotted by understanding the differences in the basic nature of inclusions and cracks. While inclusions are natural imperfections, originating right when the gemstone is being processed in nature cracks appear much later. Another major difference between the two is that an inclusion lays within the gemstone and can be of solid, liquid and gaseous nature. A crack is the inclusion gone wary, reaching up to the surface of the gemstone. Also, inclusions are induced naturally whereas cracks can occur because of rough handling of the gemstones.

Can I wear oil treated emerald for astrological purpose?

Yes! Minor colorless oiling in emerald is a standard practice done to prevent emeralds from drying or breaking owing to its highly brittle nature. It is thus quite acceptable in gemstone industry. However, using colored oils is considered as an enhancement and thus treated green Emerald stone should be avoided when buying for astrological reasons. It is better to buy original emerald online certified by reputed national and international laboratories to avoid being passed on fake, synthetic stones. At GemPundit, you can buy emerald online from a huge catalog of emeralds on sale covering different origins and weights, suiting your budget and astrological requirements.

The Emerald is a precious gemstone belonging to the Beryl mineral family. It is the finest green-coloured gemstone which has enjoyed exceeding fame and popularity since historic times.

What colour are Emeralds?

The primary hue of the Emerald gemstone is green with varying intensity and depth and can be accompanied by slight overtones of blue and yellow depending upon its origin.

How to wear Panna stone?

Panna gemstone should be set in a Gold, silver or panchadhatu ring and worn on the little finger on the morning of a Wednesday after having the ring cleansed and blessed by a Vedic priest to enjoy its astrological benefits.

Who should wear an emerald stone?

Ideally, the Emerald should be worn by people born with Gemini and Virgo Ascendant signs since the Planet Mercury is their ruling planet. The Ascendant signs of Taurus, Libra, Capricorn, and Aquarius can also wear Emerald. However, certain combinations can make or break the favourability of Emeralds, so one should consult a Vedic astrologer for advice.

When to wear a Panna stone?

A Panna gemstone should be worn Wednesday morning in Shukla paksha after purifying, energising and blessing the ring according to Vedic regulations.

Which finger should an Emerald stone be worn?

An Emerald should be worn on the right hand's little finger to get Planet Mercury's blessings. Wearing the gemstone on the left hand helps to decrease the effects of a weak planet Mercury.

How to tell if an Emerald is real?

It's difficult to determine whether an Emerald is natural by examining it under the naked eye. If the gemstone is exceptionally clear, free from inclusions, and accompanied by good colour at a low price, one should be doubtful of the Emerald being natural.

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Carat Weight	Minimum 1/12^th of the body weight. E.g. a person weighing 60 kgs, can wear a 5-carat Emerald Stone.
Emerald Color	For the best astrological results, a bright green Emerald Stone is recommended. Alternatively, natural untreated Panna Stone in lighter shades can also be worn.
Metal	Gold is highly recommended. In exceptional cases, Panchdhaatu, platinum, white gold, and silver can also be used.
Finger	Little finger, or the ring finger of the working hand.
Day & Time	Wednesday, after sunrise, is the best time.
Care & Cleaning	Emeralds are soft stones. Clean using lukewarm water and a soft brush. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners.
Mantra & Chanting Times	'Om Budhaye Namha’, ॐ बुधाय नमः \| (108 Times)