Emerald

エメラルド

Mohs hardness

7.5–8

Mineral group

Beryl

Color

Green

MEANING

Fortune, happiness & hope

LORE & HISTORY

Famously beloved by Cleopatra. Because inclusions are common, its internal “jardin” is often embraced as part of each stone’s character.

CARE

Often included; protect from knocks. Ultrasonic cleaning is generally avoided.

💎 May birthstone →

Meanings and lore reflect widely known traditions and are not claims of effect. Hardness and mineral group are standard mineralogy — About our data