>May Birthstone – Emerald
May 6th, 2009 by sudha>Cleopatra wore lavish embellishments of emerald, this precious stone being her favorite jewelry. These breath-taking crystals were mined by the ancient Egyptians under the extreme conditions of desert heat, snakes and scorpions. The mines were claimed by Cleopatra as her own, during her reign, as she took extreme fascination to the green gems. It was [...]
