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Emerald (Panna) Stone Price, Facts, Properties & Benefits
Emerald (Panna) Stone Facts
Emerald stone is called “Panna” in Hindi. It belongs to Beryl Species, a mineral species that also includes Aquamarine, Morganite as well as beryls in other colors.
Emerald’s Color ranges from Pure Green to Greenish Blue. Emeralds are formed when chromium, vanadium and iron are present in the mineral beryl. The varying presence of these three elements gives Emerald its range of color. Chromium and Vanadium make an intense green color. Iron gives the stone a bluish tint.
Emerald stone is associated with Planet Mercury (Budh). Mercury is associated with Wisdom and Intelligence. Strong Mercury ensures good intelligence, Sharp memory and Clarity of Thoughts. Strong mercury enhances communication and Public Speaking. Strong Mercury helps to excel in the field of Business, Computation, Accounting, Social media or Public relations. Afflicted Mercury can result in low self-esteem, fear of Public Speaking, Stammering, Stage fright or any problem related to public speaking or social gatherings. Weak Mercury also increases chances of being cheated or break in education and career. If you are also suffering from any of the above-mentioned problems, then you must wear Emerald gemstone.
Emerald (Panna) Properties
- Hardness: 7.5 – 8 (Moh’s scale of hardness)
- Optic Character: Anisotropic (Doubly Refractive)
- Refractive Index (RI): 1.570 – 1.585
- Specific Gravity: 2.72
Emerald (Panna) Quality
The Top Quality Emeralds stone have lively Green color (but not Blackish Green or Bluish Green) with fair transparency and Luster. It should be cut in perfect symmetry. The Best Cutting styles for Emerald are Rectangular-Step Cut and Oval Cut.
Always insist for a certificate from a Government registered reputed Laboratory.
GJI is one of the oldest government registered Gem Testing Laboratory in Delhi. We are direct importers of Emeralds from Zambian and Columbian mines. Minimization of middlemen and agents allow us to provide best quality gemstones at best price. This is our Unique Strength that we derive through our ‘Mine-to-Market’ concept.
What is the price of Emerald (Panna) Stone
The Pricing of Emeralds depends primarily on its Color, Transparency, Luster and Cutting Style. As Per current market trend the price of acceptable Gem-quality Emerald Gemstone price starts at around Rs 2000 per carat. The Top Quality can range upto Rs 50,000 per Carat (Approximate Price in India as on 8th March 2019-2020). If you find a good quality emerald gemstone below Rs 2000 per carat, then there is a strong reason to get cautious. These days many Synthetic, look-alike Treated or even Used Emeralds are available in market.
How to Buy Natural Emerald (Panna)?
The Basic principle while choosing a gemstone is to see that the gemstone has Perfect Color and should not have any undesirable inclusions.
Every natural Stone has inclusion but the stone, which is worn for astrology should not have any negative inclusions like Black Spots, Knots or Cracks. Emeralds have inherent nature of having Thread-like inclusion, which is acceptable but the Emerald should not have Black-Spot. Decrease in inclusions results in more transparency and hence price of emeralds rises with the decrease in inclusion.
Always opt for a gemstone which does not have too much inclusion inside it. There should be the passage of light through the gemstone.
How to Wear Emerald (Panna) Stone?
Wednesday is associated with Planet Mercury, hence Emerald should be worn on Wednesday only. It can be made in Silver or Gold and should be worn in a Little finger. For Men, It is preferable to wear the emerald ring in the little finger of the Right Hand, while women can wear Emerald ring in Left or Right hand as per their choice and comfort.
Emerald can also be worn as Pendant. The Emerald stone should be properly energized before wearing. One should wear the emerald in correct mahurta of the day to get the best Benefits. We energize the gemstone as per the Vedic procedures. We Guide you with the complete procedure for wearing the gemstone and also about the aftercare of gemstones.
- Day of Wearing Emerald: Wednesday
- Metal for wearing Emerald: Silver or Gold
- Finger for wearing Emerald: Little Finger
- Mantra for Mercury: Om Aim Bum Buddhaye Namah
Emerald Origin and Sources
Emeralds are mostly found in Columbia, Zambia, Brazil & Zimbabwe. Zambian Emeralds are considered the best for astrological benefits. However, Columbian emeralds are popular in Jewelry. Zambian Emeralds have deeper green tone, which is considered very positive as per astrology. Columbian Emeralds have light green color and hence less preferred.
Know Emerald Stone
Emerald stone (Panna in Hindi) belongs to beryl Species, a mineral species that also includes Aquamarine, Morganite as well as beryls in other colors. The Indian emperor Nizam of Hyderabad has been very famous for his collection of Emerald Jewelelry.
Emerald’s Color range is from pure Green to Greenish Blue. Emeralds are formed when chromium, vanadium and iron are present in the mineral beryl. The varying presence of these three elements gives Emerald its range of color. Chromium and vanadium make an intense green color. Iron gives the stone a bluish tint.
Emerald is Birthstone for May month as per western astrology. So Emerald stone is considered lucky for May born People. It is also associated with Mercury planet (Budh ) as per Indian vedic astrology. Emerald gemstone should be worn in the little finger for astrological reasons. Buy Panna stone online at best price with authenticity report from reputed Gemological Laboratory for best astrological results.
Hardness of emerald is 7.5 – 8.00 on Moh’s scale of hardness. Optic Character of Emerald is Anisotropic (Doubly Refractive). The Refractive Index (RI) lies between 1.570 – 1.585 & Specific gravity is 2.72. Emerald stone is heat sensitive stone, so should be used carefully. Emeralds are mostly found in Columbia, Zambia, Brazil & Zimbabwe. Order online Certified Natural Emerald gemstone at best price.
It is one of the favorite gemstones of jewelry designers. Emerald studded jewellery looks very classy & stylish. We have very good collection of Columbian & Zambian Emerald Stones.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emerald Gemstone
1. Who should wear emerald stone?
People with Zodiac Signs of Gemini, Taurus, and Virgo should Can Wear Emerald stone. People born in May month should also wear Emerald stone.
2. Is an emerald more expensive than a diamond?
Emerald is Precious stone. High Quality Emerald stone with Good Color, Excellent Cut & Transparency can be more expensive than Diamond.
3. How do you tell if an emerald is real?
Real Emerald has Natural Inclusions, means birthmarks inside the stone which signifies its Natural Origin. Otherwise Gem Testing Laboratory can certify its authenticity.
4. How much does an emerald cost?
Emerald costs vary as per quality. Quality means Color, Transparency, Cut, Carat weight. Cost can vary from ₹ 2,000 ($ 26.89) to ₹ 50,000 ($ 672.34) – Per Carat
5. Which Rashi can wear Panna?
Taurus, Gemini and Virgo People can wear Emerald, Panna stone. Emerald is also Birthstone of May month. So, people born in May month should wear Emerald stone for good resultss.
6. When should we wear emerald stone?
Emerald should be worn on Wednesday in little finger as per Indian Vedic Astrology.
7. What are the benefits of wearing emerald stone?
Emerald is good for Business, Career, wealth and Marriage. It is Birthstone for May Month.