Emerald is set in gold or silver, and the choice of metal changes the stone's character. In gold, it sounds more collected and businesslike, supporting structure, negotiations, and career goals. In silver, it is softer, fostering intuition, flexibility, and unconventional thinking.
The ring is worn on the little finger, and the pendant is worn at the throat. It is first worn on Wednesday, the day of Mercury, during the waxing moon.