Image source: http://p3.img.cctvpic.com/program/cultureexpress/20111012/images/1318391442427_1318391442427_r.jpg The world's infatuation with the emerald began with Cleopatra during her reign as Queen of Egypt between 69 BC and 30 BC. She was often adorned in emeralds which made it clear to all around her that this was her most treasured jewel.
This legendary queen started a fashion trend surrounding this wonderful gemstone which has attracted an impressive array of the rich and famous throughout history who have keenly sought them.
Highly prized ever since, the emerald has never been out of favour, a fact that is supported in more recent times by emerald devotees including the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich and even Napoleon Bonaparte who chose them for his empress, Josephine. But it is Cleopatra who can rightfully claim to be history's most famous celebrity and champion of the emerald.
No emeralds belonging to Cleopatra hav...