I heard that the emerald gemstone was thought to be attributed with special powers in history. Is it true?

Some other mystic habits concerning Emerald gemstone:

• Tying Emerald to a woman's waste during delivery - The birth will be smooth and without severe pains.
• Giving an Emerald gift to a lover - If the lover truly loves the present giver then the mutual love feeling will be intensified, if not then there will be no special effect. Emerald reacts only with pure love.
• Healing eye diseases - Putting an Emerald in a bowl of water for several hours and then pouring the water on the infected or wounded eyes would cure them.
  

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Supposably emerald possesses the power to predict the future, that is why many future teller, astrologers, etc often wear emerald, especially when they are stating their prophecy.

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Some special virtues are also attributed to the Emerald gem nowadays. It is said that Emerald is recommended for students, who can, by the help of the gemstone, have better memory and intuition, as well as improve their communication and learning skills. This attributes can allow the wearer of Emerald to obtain wealth by the skills of her/his brain.

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Yes, what you've heard is definitely true. Throughout history, the highly saturated green colored emerald gemstone was sought after and believed to have had various magical properties. For example, the emerald gemstone was thought to have had powers capable to blind and exterminate snakes, and in more general terms to have properties against evil and wickedness. The precious gemstone was also believed to have possessed special attributes that could improve weak eyesight. And these examples are only to name a few…

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It is said that emerald contains the powers of Mercury, a planet which represents education, communication and intelligence. Apparently, Mercury also symbolizes love, thus giving emerald gifts is very recommended in couples, as the gemstone could enhance the present love feelings.

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