The emerald is the sacred stone of the goddess Venus and long been the symbol of love, hope and harmony. It brings the wearer reason & wisdom and is considered a stone of prophecy and acts as a tranquilizer for a troubled mind. It increases inner radiance and preserves youthfullness.

Emerald protects women against abuse of all kinds. It strengthens and helps overcome prejudice and sexism.

Emeralds are also useful to increase prosperity, to heal relationships and for past life recall. In several cultures the emerald was the symbol for fertilizing rain. In the Christian faith it is the symbol of faith and hope.

Emerald can help heal the physical heart and back. Healers can hold an emerald about 2 inches above the backbone and slowly make small circles up and down the spine to help back problems. It assists the eyesight and helps eye infections and conditions linked with the heart, lungs, thymus, pancreas and lymph nodes.