Emerald's lush green has soothed souls and excited imaginations since antiquity. It's name is derived from the ancient Greek word for green "smaragdus". It is also known as panna ratna in hindi, Marakata mani in sanskrit which means "the green of growing things". Which you can now buy the Emerald (panna) gemstone in Mysore from Gemselections. 

Emerald is graded using four basis parameters, the four Cs of connoisseurship: color, clarity, cut and carat weight. 

Color: emerald occurs in hues. Medium to dark tone is considered as Emerald.

Clarity: Emerald has no visible inclusions to the eye. It has been considered as flawless. This is  one rare stone which lack surface breaking fissure and therefore its is treated to enhance the clarity. 

Emerald has a mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8, normally a good hardness for jewellery use. 

The ruler of this gemstone is lord mercury. Which result in intellectual progress. Taking a balanced stand and the ability to understand complex things of life with ease. 

In antiquity were mined in Egypt dating from atleast 330BC,in India it was available 10000BC. It is mostly found in Columbia, Zambia, Brazil and Zimbabwe. Cleopatra was known to have a passion for emeralds, and used it in her royal ornament. They were sold in Babylon as early as 4000BC. It was worshiped by the Incas and was mentioned in biblical information about the apocalypse.It is one of the famous member of the Beryl family and the purest extraction possesses secretive mythological and supernatural power with (Be3AI2(SiO3)6) composition. It was found with the traces of chromium and vanadium which gives radiance and charming transparency. 

In India, Mughals used this precious gemstone at first. This is an auspicious stone that can be used as Emerald rings, necklaces and pendants. In ancient India, kings used them to stud this stone for their crown. Also widely used by the Indian astrologers to increase the flow of cosmic ray of planet Budh into the body of the wearer. Which was also believed that they give a logical thinking and creativity. And helped in bringing money to the wearer and Improve the wealth of the family.

Legends also states that emerald was one of the four precious stones given by the God to king Solomon. It is over 5000years, Emerald have been the most desirable and valuable stone. Ancient civilization Independently discovered emerald and made them gemstone of highest esteem. 

Uses in astrology: Panna gemstone is a stone of the month 'may' and also a sign of 'rebirth'. It signifies the good fortune, career growth, eternal youth, and wisdom. Zambian Emerald are considered the best for astrological benefits. Its has a deeper green tone which is believed to be very positive as per astrology. Columbian emerald's are popular in jewellery. They are light green color. You will get the best Zambian and Columbian Emerald in mysore from Khanna gems. 

As a student it helps in memory, and ability to recall, able to interpret analyse, perceive and reason, judge and communicate. It also includes health benefits like stress levels come down and regain your peace of mind. 

a renowned astrologer in Gemselections Mr. Pankaj Khanna will guide to select the best Emerald for you.

If you are buying Emerald, it is important to see a gem that has a rich green color. You will get low priced panna stone which could be fake. There are a lot of fake dealers who  might sell the transparent panna and claims its purity in terms of clarity. You wish to buy panna in Mysore you will get from Khanna Gems, which is Government lab certified gemstone. You will get the best quality with best deals all in Mysore, with guarantee of purity and genuine advice from mr. Pankaj khanna, renowned gemologist and astrologer.