History
The name Emerald derives from the Greek Smaragdos, which in turn came perhaps from the persian. it means "green stone" and, in ancient times, referred not only to emeralds but most probably to most green stones.
The Discovery of Emeralds
4000 years ago the ancient Egyptians were mining emeralds, and Cleopatra was an avid collector.
In the 16th century the Spanish found large Emeralds in the possession of the Aztecs and the Incas.
Most of the world's Emeralds are mined in Colombia, Brazil and Zambia.
Most natural emeralds have inclusions, often called "Jardin" or gardens, which are regarded as Emeralds natural birthmarks.
Emerald rough
Emerald is the Birthstone for May
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