Translations:Emerald/2/en

A gemstone was believed by the Hindus to confer the gift of memory and of knowledge of secrets and future events. Aristotle and others believed it conferred foresight, insight, and “second sight.” By tradition, the owner of an emerald never becomes poor. Romans believed that it discovered falsehood and treachery by turning pale. Pulverized emerald was used in the 17th century for eye injuries. It was reputed to deter evil spirits, astral influences and neutralize poisons.