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38 | The Jewelr y Book by Michael Shulman THE VIRTUES OF VERDANCY C U R R E N T O B S E S S I O N T H E H U MAN B R AI N ' S CO N N ECTI O N to the color green is one of the most primal and also among the most scientifically researched. Green is the most restful and relaxing color for the human eye to "see," because on the visible light spectrum (400- 700nm) green falls in the middle, in the 495-570nm range, giving it the shortest wavelength, thereby causing the least amount of strain. Scientists have proven that green activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which increases alpha wave activity, reduces stress, relieves muscle tension, lowers cortisol levels, and normalizes breathing patterns, all prompting a state of relaxation, earning green the nickname "Nature's tranquilizer." This is why so many doctors' offices and medical facilities utilize green in their décor. In the esoteric yogic traditions of tantra, green is linked to the 4th chakra (aka the "heart" chakra, or "Anahata" in Sanskrit), which deals with spirituality, compassion, willingness to accept change, and all varieties of love (especially the love of one's self). Thus, green stones have been highly sought after by crystal healers for harmonizing intellect and emotions, communing with nature, and channeling luck. Symbolizing growth, renewal, harmony, and abundance, in metaphysical, New Age, and magickal practices, green crystals and minerals have been crafted into talismans and amulets used for channeling everything from prosperity to inner wisdom. Of course, one can only assign so much weight to the metaphysical traits of a gemstone. For instance, while emeralds have been thought to promote love, inner wisdom, and self-confidence, I can say with absolute certainty that anyone giving me an emerald has promoted my love toward them, regardless of any inherent metaphysics on the emerald's part. Likewise, while green diamonds and green sapphires were said to attract financial abundance, it's safe to assume that anyone wearing K. Brunini Jewels' OOAK Green Diamond Orchid Pin and Bayco's Unique Green Sapphire and Platinum Bracelet has already crossed "attract financial abundance" off their respective to do lists. FERNANDO JORGE: Green Jade Rocket Earrings (from the "Surround" collection) featuring Jade (8.47ctw), two pear-cut Green Tourmalines (2.24ctw), and 60 brilliant-cut Diamonds (2.87ctw), set in 18K Gold. FernandoJorge.co.uk MEREDITH YOUNG: Cosmic Lagoon Ring featuring a cabochon-cut Chrysoprase (36cts), four bezel- set princess-cut Peridots (0.20cts), and five bezel-set princess-cut Sapphires (0.66ctw), set in 18K Gold. MeredithYoungJewelry.com K. BRUNINI JEWELS: OOAK Green Diamond Orchid Pin (from the "Objects Organique" collection) featuring irradiated Green Diamonds (15.88ctw), a trumpet of Carved Bone, and a South Sea Pearl, set in 18K Gold. KBruniniJewels.com COOMI: En Tremblant Emerald Affinity Ring featuring a figural "tree" of Zambian Emerald beads (36.08ctw) set en tremblant, on a "trunk" of 20K Gold inlaid with flat and rose-cut Diamonds (0.36ctw). Coomi.com VANESSA FERNANDEZ: OOAK Chrysoberyl Solitaire Ring featuring an oval- cut Chrysoberyl (2.60cts), set laterally in one of Fernandez's signature, handmade 'Curva' settings. Vanessa-Fernandez.com JACQUIE AICHE: Emerald Teardrop Shaker Moe Chain Anklet featuring 34 pear- cut Zambian Emeralds (12.00ctw), set in 14K Gold. JacquieAiche.com