The Ancient Majesty of Men's Emerald Rings

Men's emerald rings have an interesting history that includes romance, violence and plenty of adventure. In the ancient world emerald mines were in operation throughout Egypt and millions died during a fifteen hundred year period to supply Egyptian kings with jewels. The most famous of these mines was the Cleopatra emerald mine which is thought to have been operating as early as 3000 B.C.

Why was men's emerald jewelry so special? At the time it was thought that mens emerald rings brought virility and power to the men who bore them on their fingers. As the stone also symbolized knowledge and wisdom ancient scholars also wore mens emerald rings to improve their memory and concentration. In addition it was thought that wearing an emerald could allow you to know the secret thoughts of your lover and thus keep her under your control.

In essence mens emerald rings were all about power and conquest. In the sixteenth century Spanish conquistadors murdered thousands of millions of natives while looting South America's emerald mines of its treasures.

One of the most interesting pieces of mens emerald jewelry is the Irish Claddagh Ring. This two-part ring's bottom component features a heart shaped emerald in the center with two sculpted hands gracefully holding the heart. On top of this fits a three pronged royal crown that is also set with jewels. The heart denotes love, the hands friendship and the crown over the heart symbolizes loyalty. Although this ring can be set with any gemstone emerald is the best as the vibrant green of the gem suits this symbolic ring's Irish origins.

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