Emerald Magic Sacks

The term "emerald" was first used in the 14th Century, derived from an Old French or Middle English term that was a derivative of a Latin word meaning "Green Gem."
Emerald is, indeed, a green variety of the mineral Beryl, a family of gemstones that also includes Aquamarine, Morganite, and more.
The oldest emeralds are estimated to be around 3 million years old, and Emeralds were mined in Ancient Egypt, at least as far back as 1500 BCE. Some researchers have suggested it could have been as far back as 3500 BCE. To the Ancient Egyptians, green was a sacred color denoting fertility and the growth of crops associated with the annual flooding of the Nile. Emerald was a particular favorite of Cleopatra, who managed to snatch a mine back from the Greeks, giving it the name "Cleopatra's Mine." However, Cleopatra also controlled the area where the vast majority of peridot was found, and current research suggests that a lot of her "emeralds" were actually peridot.
Today, Columbia is by far the largest producer of Emeralds in the world, with Zambia a distant second.

To the ancient Egyptians, Emerald was a symbol of life and fertility. It was buried with pharaohs as a symbol of eternal life, and it was associated with the annual flooding of the Nile, which brought them the fertile soil of abundance. Today, we still consider Emerald to be a life-affirming stone, representing growth, good fortune, and vitality.

Photography

Although we always strive to provide clear, accurate images of our crystals and other products, we photograph under professional lighting, which is meant to mimic sunlight. If you get your crystal and think it looks a little different under low or artificial light, try checking it out again in sunlight!

Our crystals are one-of-a-kind art, created by nature.

No two pieces are the same, and there is no such thing as "perfection" in nature.

When it comes to our hand-carved items, remember that artists work with and around imperfections, druzy pockets, and other natural variations to bring each carving out of a piece of natural stone.

We consider these imperfections to be one of the most wonderful parts of crystal collecting, and we invite you to embrace each carving's uniqueness!

We will always try to portray each piece honestly, so be sure to look closely at our images and videos to ensure you know what to expect.

Metaphysical Information

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