Zambian Emerald (Panna) Stone

The Zambian Emerald Gemstone, commonly known as Panna Gemstone in Hindi, is a green colored precious astrological gemstone associated with Planet Mercury (Budh) and is well known for its quality and unique appearance.

The distinctive color of Zambian Emerald is due to the presence of iron which has its own benefits in Astrology. The exceptional and perfectly balanced green hue imparts further benefits as per color therapy. The fresh and renewing looks of Zambian Emerald soothes the soul, symbolize rebirth and love.

The powerful gemstone of the Mercury planet is the birthstone of Virgo (Kanya) and Rashi Ratna for Gemini (Mithuna). The wearer of this gemstone is showered with Creativity, Prosperity, Agility, Health, Wealth, Wit & an extremely sharp mind.

The Panna Ratna is highly recommended for the following zodiac signs:

Vrishabh (Taurus)
Makar (Capricorn)
Kumbh (Aquarius)
Tula (Libra)

And Birthstone (May month) of:

Virgo (Kanya)

Things to Keep In Mind When Buying the Zambian Emerald:

Weight: The minimum weight of your Panna Ratna depends upon your body weight. (calculate 1 carat of Panna for every 15-18 kgs of your body weight).
Suitable Metal to Hold It: The Zambian Emerald can be worn as a ring or a pendant. Gold or Silver can be used to hold Emerald. Panchdhaatu or Ashthdhatu can be used as a substitute for expensive metals.

As Emerald represents planet Mercury, the influence of memory, speech, intellect, wisdom, travel. Emerald is also helpful in building a career by bringing promotion and prosperity with strong intellectual power. Emerald can cure diseases of stammering and memory loss and also bring perfection in speech. In case the person suffers from fickle mindedness, gastritis problems, asthma, heart disorders, insomnia, dysentery, ulcer, and such others, they will greatly benefit. It ensures the overall health and strength of the green-colored components of the human body e.g. nerves, veins, etc.

It represents planet Mercury and Deity Buddh Dev with certain innate influences in one’s life in regards to:

Career
Finance, Banking & Trading Business
Media & Mass Communication
Protects from nightmares and evil spirits
Beneficial in creative arts, linguistics and logical sciences
Enhances concentration
Skin, Mind & Eyesight
Conceive Baby
Beneficial for Pregnant Lady

When buying a Zambian Emerald online, it is important to ensure that the gemstone has not been treated in labs. This deteriorates the astrological benefits of the gemstone and limits its benefits.

The Zambian Emerald gemstone bestows various benefits to the wearer. To reap the complete benefits of Panna, the gemstone must have undergone the PranPratishtha before it has been worn.

The best date and time to adorn your Zambian Emerald Gemstone jewellery is on a Wednesday between 5:20 AM to 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM to 9:15 PM.

When worn as a pendant or on the little finger of the right hand, Panna presents the following benefits:

Academics and Career
Business growth
Improves Communication
Protects from evil energies
Beneficial in logical as well as creative pursuits
Enhances concentration
Skin, Mind & Eyesight
Conceive Baby
Beneficial for Pregnant Lady

What will I gain by wearing Emerald?

Emerald represents planet Mercury, you can wear Emerald Gemstone to enhance memory and intellect, speech, intellect, wisdom, travel. Zambian Emerald Gemstone is also helpful in bringing prosperity in career and business.
Emerald Gemstone energy can cure diseases of mind, stomach, speech and heart. You will greatly benefit from the stabilizing effect of Zambian Emerald Gemstone that ensures the overall health and strength of mind and body.

It is imperative to buy an astrologically potent gemstone from a certified dealer to ensure a good quality Panna that is administered rightly to the wearer. Dull, lustreless, or flawless but artificially lab-grown gemstones can be cheaper but do not provide the same benefits as an authentically sourced gem.

Astrological benefits of the gemstone are dependent mainly upon the intensity of the clarity, the cut, and the color of the gemstone.

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The price for the Zambian Emerald can depend upon various factors:

Weight: The price for the Zambian emerald weighs highly upon its carats or rattis.
Treatment: Zambian Emerald are usually natural and with industry-accepted treatment, this makes them a better Astrological Gemstone with a high-value ornament choice. They are selectively passed through natural processes to give them the stunning look they are popular for.
Beware glass-filled Emeralds: They may look shiny but they circumvent the divine power of the gemstone, rendering them weakened or useless.
Quality: The common man is often cheated when it comes to Zambian Emeralds. They fall for the treated counterparts that exude a distinct color.

The best-quality Vedic gemstones are naturally sourced with minimum treatment and a good cut. There is advanced Vedic science to understanding the best cut for the wearer.

Natural, adequately clear, well-cut Zambian Panna that is neither diffused nor enhanced is the best perfect one to choose.

Source: Lab-grown gemstones are cheaper than mined stones. The Zambian Emeralds originate from Zambia and its costs vary depending on international laws.

Natural Zambian Emerald gemstones are priced between the range of Rs.1000 per carat to Rs.45,000+ per carat, depending upon the above factors.

When purchasing a Zambian Emerald gemstone, always adhere to the 3 C’s rule of thumb. This universal rule to decide the quality of any gemstone will help you discern the perfect Vedic gemstone from the low-quality substitutes.

The 3 C’s of Quality are: Cut, Color, and Clarity

Cut:

Often misunderstood to be the shape of the gemstone, cut generally refers to the sides on the surface of the gemstone. The outer shape doesn’t matter as much as the technique of the various cuts placed on the gemstones so that it may allow the light to pass and reflect in a way that is characteristic of every cut. An emerald cut will reflect light differently than a princess cut or cushion cut.

The main aim of a cut is to enhance the brightness of a gem and make it shine to the fullest.

Color:

The Zambian comes in various shades of Green. It ranges from marine green to deep royal green along with vivid hues, although the preferred shade is a medium vibrant midnight shade or a forest green color.

The color that is highly recommended from a Vedic astrological point of view is the even green color without any traces of in it.

Clarity:

The clarity of any gemstone depends on how clearly one can see through it. Hazy gemstones indicate impurities in the stone. Although, only man-made synthetic gemstones can be flawless. Natural gemstones will always contain traces of imperfection.

Zambian Emerald gemstones are considered a good choice as they are almost completely clear to the naked eye i.e. ‘eye-clean'. They cannot be free from inclusions and crystal or feathers are the ones typically found in natural Emeralds.

The Panna falls under the corundum mineral family of gemstones. Gemstones under this category come in various splendid colours such as marine green, vivid green, deep green and pure green. The variation in these colours can be attributed to the presence of elements such as chromium, aluminium or beryllium found in gemstones.

Zambian Emerald

It is composed of Silicate of Aluminum and Beryllium. The element that gives this gemstone its characteristic Green tinge is the same. The higher the content, the deeper the hue and color.
It is important to authenticate and verify the specifications of the gemstone you are looking to purchase. In the case of Zambian Emerald, be careful about selecting irradiated gemstones only. Blue sapphires that are enhanced through low-level radiation lose their color over time and fade away due to heat and exposure.

Remember, the best clarity grade for Zambian Emerald Gemstone is ‘Perfection’ which is followed by VVS (Very Very Slightly included) and VS (Very Slightly included) grading and presence of silk inclusions.

Properties of the Emerald:

Chemical Composition: Silicate of Aluminum and Beryllium
Crystal System and Class: Hexagonal
Crystal Habit: Prismatic
Hardness: 7.5 on Moh’s scale
Specific Gravity: 2.67 to 2.78
Refractive Index: 1.56 – 1.57 to 1.59 – 1.60
Origins: India, Zambia, Columbia, Brazil

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Here are some Frequently Asked Questions that most of our buyers enquire about:

1. Is It Safe to Buy the Zambian Emerald Gemstone Online?

Yes, although, here are a few points you must consider before buying the Zambian Gemstone:

Choose brands with a good online presence that offer post-purchase services. They are more likely to be authentic. Smaller dealers will lack authenticity and are more likely to sell you synthetic fakes.
Ensure that the brand offers proper lab certification along with the gemstone and that it is procured from a government-certified lab.
The organization should also provide a certificate of a reputed lab of your choice (if required).
Always check if they have a vast catalogue available online and a blog to establish themselves as experts.
Read the refund policy (if any) carefully. Every reputable and authentic astrological gemstone seller should always have a refund policy.

2. Which Emerald Gemstone Should I Buy?

When considering to buy any Emerald Gemstone, keep these things in mind:

It should be a high-quality gemstone with a light green to deep bright green color.
It should not be chemically treated.
Zambian Emerald & Columbian Emerald are both considered to be the best Emeralds for Astrological purposes.

3. What Should I Look For Before I Buy a Zambian Emerald?

Here are a few points you should consider before buying the Zambian Emerald:

Only in rare cases are gemstones issued as flawless. Top-quality Zambian Emeralds will also have inclusions, albeit very few. If a stone is flawless, then it is synthetic.
Ask for a certificate of originality from a government lab or government-certified lab.
Emerald stands 7.5 on the hardness scale. If the gemstone is more than one carat then it can't have smooth edges.
Look for scratches on surfaces. This gemstone is too hard to be scratched with any other object.
If you see an X mark at the base of the gemstone, it is not real.
Check the weight, clarity, and color of the gemstone. Ideally, Panna should’ve 1/12th of your body weight in carat.
It shouldn't be chemically or heat treated.

The Emerald Gemstone is known by many names such as:

Markat/Saumya (Sanskrit)
Pashu (Marathi)
Panna (Hindi)
Pachichlai (Kannada)
Peelu (Gujarati)
Esmeraude (French)
Smargados (Greek)

Here are some fun facts about the Emerald Gemstone:

It can be rejuvenated by putting it in a glass bowl filled with holy water and tulsi. Just dip your gemstone in it and keep it in till sunrise on a Wednesday. Take it out and wear it as you normally do, the next day.
Birthstone of May month.
Brings focus and intensity to one’s lifework.
Traditionally, Emerald was said to protect from enchantment and the ploys of magicians and to foretell the future.
To attract romantic love wear or carry an Emerald out of sight near the heart. To call back estranged love speak the words you wish to say holding the stone close to your lips and sealing it in an envelope.

The Zambian Emerald is also used in Color Therapy and Chakra Healing as it:

IMPROVES WISDOM AND INTELLECT: As per Vedic Astrology planet, Mercury rules intellect. Students and scholars can score well in exams.
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATIVENESS: Beneficial for individuals with pursuits catering to creativity as Emerald enhances imagination such as for artist, writer, singer, dancer, spokesperson etc and is constructive for creative problem solving ability with open mind.
FINANCIAL GROWTH: Individuals in the field of banking, share marketing, travel agency, textile etc. are highly recommended to accompany this auspicious gem.
COMMUNICATION : Improves oratory and communication skills as it enhances power of expression which leads to appreciation.
PHYSICAL HEALTH: Cures the diseases of the respiratory and nervous system, abdomen, kidney, brain and heart, also it reduces stress level and labour pain of pregnant women.
RELATIONSHIPS: The wearer gain faithfulness. It fosters a better understanding