Emerald 5x10-8x14mm Irregular Nugget - 8 Inch
Emerald is one of the four “precious” gemstones, the others being Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire. It is the green form of Beryl, colored by trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium to range in hue from yellow to green to blue to green.
Emerald has been prized and revered in many different cultures for over 6,000 years. It was sold in the markets of ancient Babylon in 4,000 BCE, worshipped by the Incas, and considered a symbol of eternal life by the Egyptians as well as being a favorite jewel of Cleopatra.
Note – Due to the unique hand-made manufacturing process of these beads, the strand length, bead measurements, colors, and beads per strand counts may vary slightly from what is listed.
Stone Type: Emerald
Origin: Columbia
Treatment: Natural
Approx. Hole Diameter: 0.8-1mm
Metaphysical Attributes: Healing, Inspiration, Balance, Wisdom
Chakra: Heart
Mohs Hardness: 7.75