Smeralda

Smeralda is the Italian word for emerald and is used as a proper noun in various contexts. In Italian, smeraldo denotes the gemstone emerald, and the term has been adopted as a personal name, a brand element, and a place name in Italian speaking regions.

Etymology and color: The word derives from Latin smaragdus, via Greek smáragdos. In Italian, smeraldo is the term for emerald, and smeralda can also describe a vivid emerald green color used in jewelry, fashion, and design.

Geography and commerce: The Costa Smeralda is a coastal region on the island of Sardinia renowned for luxury tourism. The name has been applied to commercial ventures as well, most prominently the Costa Cruises ship named Costa Smeralda, which honors the region.

People and uses: Smeralda is occasionally used as a given name or nickname in Italian contexts. In branding and fiction, the term evokes the emerald gemstone and its associations with luxury and the color green.