In the book The Magic Power of the Jewels, it is assured that matter is energy and life, and that the radiations of the stones and precious metals have a doubtless power that our scientific men, not as skeptical as in the past century, are interested to study.

The planetary influence is associated with the gems: the firey ruby represents the fire element; the celestial blue of the sapphire, the air; the lively color of the emerald, the earth and its green vegetation; and the diamond, the purity of the air.

The Christian tradition has maintained throughout the centuries a very rich symbolism of the precious stones and especially of the emerald.

Emerald Talisman

The emerald has owned a very great importance in the esoteric aspect and has been attributed with special properties. The initiated in metaphysics called emeralds the garden of the sunny flower, while in the modern and famous era of Aquarius, the emerald is positíoned as one of the principal symbols.

The emerald is guided by the planet Venus. Therefore, it is the lovers' gem. A sun astral stone corresponds to May and to the sign Taurus, though it doesn't clash with other stones or other zodiacal signs. It is a talisman for Monday, as well as being used to celebrate 55 years of marriage. It is recommended as a talisman over all of the other precious stones.

The emerald, with its esoterical significance, gives freedom to the prisoner, gives one the ability to see the future, facilitates the guessing and allows the recovery of lost objects, throws away devils, and it is an enemy of dirtyness.

When it is put in the left arm, the emerald protects against witchcraft and destroys demonic actions.

In the gem therapy, the science of the curation of illness through stones, which is gaining strength in both Europe and especially in the United States, homeopatic healers say that it has had succeedeed in treating certain types of incurable cancer, as massaging with emeralds affects certain zones of the bodv.

In ancient books it is pointed out that the king's sons carried emeralds to ward agaínst epilepsy, in addition to offering protection against weakness and other illnesses. It is said that the emerald refreshes memory and gives happiness. They say that carrying it around the neck or on the finger, prevents epilepsy, stops bleeding, calms dysentery, and protects against panic terrors.

It is also said that emeralds can delay storms and consequently, contains passion.

They say that it eases kidney function, produces bile in the gall bladder to help digestion, aids in childbirth, and cures bites of poisoned species. They also say that the emerald acts as an antidote against laziness and stupidity.