Emerald - A True Stone of the Heart
Emerald – A True Stone of the Heart
Element: Water
Chakra: Heart
Emerald, the vivid green gem born deep inside the Earth, has long been known as one of the four precious stones, alongside Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire. But beyond its rarity and crystalline beauty lies a deeper truth: Emerald is the stone of the heart – an emblem of compassion, regeneration, and divine love.
The 12th-century Benedictine abbess St. Hildegard once said, “All the green of nature is concentrated within the Emerald.”
A Gem of Love, Compassion, and Abundance
Emerald radiates the purest Green Ray – the energetic frequency associated with the heart chakra. When worn close to the body, it gently encourages the heart to open, allowing us to live and love from a place of truth and vulnerability.
As described in The Book of Stones:
“It is the stone that helps one to live and act from the heart level, offering unconditional love and compassion in one’s daily life and relationships.”
With that open heart comes flow – of energy, of blessings, of abundance. Perhaps that’s why Emerald has also been called a stone of prosperity. Its energy aligns us with gratitude and receptivity, helping us attract what we truly need and desire.
According to The Crystal Bible:
“Psychologically, Emerald gives the strength of character to overcome the misfortunes of life. It is a stone of regeneration and recovery and can heal negative emotions. It enhances the ability to enjoy life to the fullest.”
Myths, Magic, and Ancient Reverence
For more than six thousand years, cultures across the world have honored Emerald’s sacred power. The Incas worshipped it. The Babylonians traded it as early as 4,000 B.C. The Chaldeans believed it held a goddess within.
In ancient Egypt, Emerald symbolized eternal life. It was a sacred gem of Thoth, the god of wisdom, and a favorite of Queen Cleopatra. Legends say Aristotle, Alexander the Great, and Charlemagne all carried Emeralds as talismans of power, protection, and prophecy.
According to The Crystal Bible, Emeralds were traditionally said to protect from enchantment and the ploys of magicians, and to foretell the future.
When the Spanish invaded South America in the 1500’s they saw the indigenous leaders wearing Emeralds that were far superior in quality than the ones found in Egypt. Today, South America, particularly Columbia, is renowned for producing the finest Emeralds in the world.
Emerald reminds us to reconnect with the natural rhythms of the Earth, and to trust that healing and love being within. Whether worn as jewelry or kept close during times of emotional growth, Emerald speaks to the soul with ancient wisdom and green fire.
Sources:
The Book of Stones
The Crystal Bible
Crystal Vaults Encyclopedia website