Emerald, Natural Colombian Smooth Rectangle Beads, 5x2 to 14x6mm, 20-inch Strand

SKU: GMO-735
Sale price $1,200.00

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  • Top quality Colombian natural Emerald beads in an unusual and very appealing shape that reminds me of ancient jewelry. The rectangular slightly domed lozenge shaped beads range in size form 5x2mm to 14x6mm. The strand is 20 inches long, with tiny gold tone beads between the emeralds. 
  • Glowing with the famous emerald green, this strand flows like a river - and is the one I'm tempted to keep. 
  • Emeralds were mined and used in Egypt up to 3000 years ago, but when the Spanish discovered much higher quality stones in Columbia it became, and has remained, the primary source. Brazil, Russia and parts of Africa are others.
  • The ancient Romans associated emerald with the goddess Venus and fertility. Christians cite it the stone of resurrection. In various times and places it's been believed to cure diseases, banish fear, improve memory, bring joy and even grant the gift of prophecy. 
  • Contemporary metaphysical writers credit emerald bringing energy to the heart, supporting love, compassion and relationships. Robert Simmons says it