Sharon Pate
Attached is a list of myths and facts about emerald green.
The death of Napoleon was rumored to be a result of his exposure to the damp emerald green wallpaper in his favorite room. Once the wallpaper became damp/moldy it emitted a toxin that resulted from its arsenic content.
It is believed French artist, Cezanne, may have contracted diabetes due to the toxic nature of the emerald green paint with which he loved to paint. The arsenic levels in emerald green paint was quite high.
Emerald is from the ancient Greek word smaragdus.
Legend indicates that an emerald was one of four stones gifted to King Solomon by God.
Cleopatra was passionate about emeralds and used the stone quite often in her adornments.
The emerald stone was once believe to cure diseases such as malaria and cholera.
It was once believed that emeralds could restore the eyes because looking at emeralds could relieve eye strain and stress.
It was recorded that Nero watched the gladiator games through flat emerald crystals.
Pantone declared when announcing that emerald would be the color of 2013 that this color is lively, radiant and lush. In addition, it was stated that emerald enhances "our" sense of well-being, balance and harmony.
It was once believed that the wearer of an emerald could foresee the future.
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