Throughout the history of mankind stones as semi-precious and precious, played an important role in the economy and culture of various peoples.For example, the name of green stone, known since ancient times?
name stone
In Persia it was called "zummurundi", and the word that means its saturated color - green.That name came from the Persian Arabic - "semmeryud" Greek "smaragdos" and the Spanish "Esmeralda".Actually, the British "Emerald" and Russian "emerald" comes from the same source.
Emerald love
I must say that the emerald was one of the favorite stones of humanity and competes with the "girl's best friend" - diamonds.The bright and rich colored emeralds are much more expensive, and much less likely to occur.Having found out the name of green stone, you will know that this stone and ancient and modern mystics attributed to Venus, and it is due to their color.So far, it is believed that the Roman goddess of love and beauty will patronize and help is always the lucky ones who guessed buy and wear jewelry with stones of its color.This green stone (as it is called - we have seen) is considered to be an ideal gift for a wedding, and the groom in this case is to throw a gift of red wine, followed by the bride - white wine.Consecrated amulet thus become a family talisman which should be kept at the head of the bed of the spouses.It will keep them love, happiness and peace in the family.
Framing, legends
What is the green stone that strengthens the feeling of love?Of course, the emerald.Even if the couple did not have time to get married, rings with emeralds help get stronger their love and bring to a happy marriage.And the important role played by the rim for a stone.The golden frame is believed to this day protects against infidelity of a spouse, as well as the issue of those who broke the sacred oath of love and fidelity.There is even an old legend about how the split in the ring of the Hungarian King Bela emerald, when a spouse embraced his wife-traitor.What is the green stone that helps new mothers?Also emerald.Even in ancient times people believed that the jewel provides secure, faster and painless birth.She was also a talisman for merchants and sea travelers.Allegedly, the emerald protects people from drowning.He helps people in public, speakers, creative and dedicated to winning, determination and knowing what they want.You just have to tune in, to imagine the desire of all the details and carry a stone with him.Then all necessarily true.
Emerald for health and signs of the zodiac
believed emerald and healing stone, it must be worn in a pendant, hanging on his chest.It strengthens the heart and helps prevent heart attacks, eye fatigue, drives away bad dreams and nightmares.Thus it is better to rearrange in silver.Set in gold green stone (precious, as is called - is already known to the public) makes bitten by poisonous snakes, insects, contagious ailments.Suitable emerald all signs of the zodiac, without exception, but it is best to wear it Taurus, Libra, cancers and, of course, Pisces.
Malachite
Another well-known green stone is the malachite.This semi-precious stone, the famous fairy tales Bazhov still actively mined in the Urals and is used to make a variety of household items, interior design and decoration.Malachite occur in different tones of green, from bright and saturated to very dark, veined other colors, and on sections of the stone can be both brilliant and matte.It must be said that the crafts and other products made of malachite are very expensive.The very name of the stone comes from the Greek words "Mallow" and "soft."Unlike precious stones, for example, the same emerald, malachite - the stone is not very strong and solid, and therefore requires special care and caution in handling and use.He does not like shocks, sudden changes in temperature.Astrologers believe that the stone that brings good luck to all the people, but the most suitable Capricorns and Leos.
Beauty green stones
Precious and semiprecious stones and green are traditionally considered among the most beautiful.This, of course, not only the emerald and malachite (they are the most famous of all), and beryl, tourmaline, demantoid, jasper, jade, aventurine and others.
