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Emeralds - popularly known as the panna stone in India, are a highly-coveted precious gemstone that have captivated the world for centuries with their range of lush-green hues and dazzling beauty. These gemstones are among the most sought-after gemstones in the world (along with the “Big 4” – sapphires, rubies, & diamonds), and for good reason. It is also said that Queen Cleopatra was known to have a great fascination and love for this precious green gemstone. According to ancient texts, Cleopatra owned vast collections of emeralds and even claimed exclusive rights to the emerald mines in Egypt. It is said that she would wear emeralds not only as jewellery but also ground into a fine powder, which she would use as eyeshadow. In this profile for the panna stone, we delve into the various aspects of this gemstone, such as its sources of origin, where it is mined, the range of its colours, the patterns of its inclusions, treatments it may undergo, quality criteria, price brackets, as well as its astrological significance.