: The word evolved from the Ancient Greek smaragdus , meaning "green gem," through the Latin esmaraldus .
: It is said to contain the "secrets of the universe," including the famous hermetic principle: "As above, so below" .
Physically, an emerald is a variety of the mineral , given its signature green color by trace amounts of chromium or vanadium.
: Traditionally the birthstone for May, it symbolizes rebirth, renewal, truth, and love. The Legend: The Emerald Tablet




