Gemstone Diaries Tanzanite and Emerald .

  Loose Emerald Gemstone: Types of emerald, Benefits, Care, and Values.    The genesis of emerald:   The history of this stunning gemstone can be traced back to Cleopatra's time in Egypt when she had several emeralds mined for her jewelry. Emerald stones are believed to be one of the oldest gemstones found on the planet. Emerald gemstone, also known as Panna, is composed of the mineral "Beryl," which belongs to the silicate class of minerals. Emerald is only a small part of the minerals in the beryl class, which is the largest. The Greek word "samragods," which means "green emerald," is where the word emerald comes from. Largely, the wealthy and royal families wore Emerald-cut gemstone jewelry Emeralds have been regarded as one of the most desirable and valuable colored gemstones for more than 5000 years. Individually, early civilizations in Africa, Asia, and South America valued emeralds highly after discovering them. This stone is considered ...