Beryl Brazil
Chrysoberyl Gemstones
Chrysoberyl is often given the title of the most underrated gemstone. That’s because chrysoberyl is a rare gem with some outstanding characteristics, but it is so little known that even many gem dealers don’t stock it.
Despite its name, chrysoberyl is not a member of the beryl species. The beryls (emerald, aquamarine, golden beryl and morganite) are aluminum beryllium silicates while chrysoberyl is beryllium aluminum oxide. But the chrysoberyl species does have very distinguished members. The chrysoberyl family includes two even rarer gemstones: alexandrite, famous for its color change; and chrysoberyl cat’s eye, the original cat’s eye gemstone.
So what makes chrysoberyl so special? For one thing, it is an extremely hard gem, with a rating of 8.5 on the Mohs scale. Only ruby, sapphire and diamond are harder. Chrysoberyl also has a high refractive index, just slightly lower than ruby and sapphire, so it has excellent brilliance. It has a vitreous luster and very clean and transparent specimens can be found. It is always untreated. Yet it sells at very affordable prices, primarily due to its low profile in the gemstone world.
Chrysoberyl was first discovered in 1789 and described and named by a famous German geologist, Abraham Gottlob Werner. Chrysoberyl is normally yellow, yellow-green, or brownish with its color being caused by the presence of iron. It became a popular gemstone for jewelry during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, but its popularity declined as the gem became scarcer.
In gemstone lore, chrysoberyl is associated with discipline and self-control. It is said to promote concentration and the ability to learn and to help the wearer strive for excellence. Chrysoberyl is also said to bring peace of mind, clearer thinking, and increased self-confidence.
Chrysoberyl deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, Russia, Australia, United States and Zimbabwe. Most of the supply we have seen recently is the very fine material from Pakistan and Australia.
Fine faceted chrysoberyl can be considered as a very good alternative to more expensive yellow sapphire (which is almost always heated), or as a step up from the less expensive peridot, citrine or yellow topaz.
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Heliodor Beryl, Brazil
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8ct BEAUTIFUL BRAZIL GOLD HELIDORE BERYL OVAL SPECIAL $49.99 |
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2.48ct BEAUTIFUL BRAZIL BRIGHT YELLOW GOLD BERYL PEAR $16.99 |
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4.12ct BEAUTIFUL BRAZIL PASTEL GOLD GREEN BERYL OVAL $29.99 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 3.05ct 10×8.7mm NATURAL GREENISH YELLOW CUSHION BERYL BRAZIL $7.50 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 2.20ct NATURAL GOSHENITE COLORLESS PURE BERYL OVAL BRAZIL $6.50 |
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Yellow Beryl Earrings Set in S/S, 4 mm Faceted Rounds, Brazil, Unheated $26.00 |
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3.30ct- FLAWLESS! 12.2×10.1mm Oval White Goshenite (BERYL) 100% Naturla Brazil $3.28 |
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1.31ct ATTRACTIVE BRAZIL GOSHENITE BERYL OVAL WoW *$1NR* $1.77 |
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GAIAMUSEUM 4.2ct LOT OF 3 FINE COLOR GOLDEN BERYL PEAR & MARQUISE VS FROM BRAZIL $1.75 |
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3.40ct -VVS- 11.2×8mm Oval Clean White Goshenite (BERYL) 100% Natural Brazil $0.99 |
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LIGHT GOLDEN GREEN BERYL, MIXED SHAPE, PRE-FORMED FACET ROUGH, BRAZIL $4.28 |
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5.82ct FLAWLESS DAZZLING NATURAL EARTH MINED RARE HUGE AAA YELLOW BERYL BRAZIL $41.00 |
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10.39 Cts FANTASTIC NATURAL ULTRA RARE GREEN BERYL BRAZIL GEM $119.00 |
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12.04 Cts AWESOME NATURAL ULTRA RARE GREEN BERYL BRAZIL GEM $138.00 |
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DUTCH!!! RAVISHING 7X5MM VVS LIGHT GREEN BRAZIL BERYL OVAL $3.74 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 3.50ct PAIR OF FINE NATURAL GREENISH YELLOW BERYL PEAR BRAZIL $5.50 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 2.4ct 10.7×7.9mm GREEN BERYL PEAR BRAZIL $29.00 |
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GAIAMUSEUM 1.65ct HIGH QUALITY NATURAL GOLDEN BERYL TRLLIANT SHAPE FROM BRAZIL $1.04 |
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2.16ct AWESOME TOP LUSTER PEAR CUT BRAZIL NATURAL YELLOW BERYL $9.99 |
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Golden Beryl natural Brazil 9.5×8.5mm oval x 5mm 3.74cts $99.99 |
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2.98 Cts DAZZLING NATURAL EARTH MINED RARE GREEN BERYL BRAZIL GEM $110.00 |
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43.01 Cts STUNNING RARE QUALITY LUSTROUS BERYL BRAZIL~~ $5,900.00 |
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4.38ct FLAWLESS DAZZLING NATURAL EARTH MINED RARE HUGE YELLOW BERYL BRAZIL NR $9.99 |
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nite/AAA VVS PASTEL GREEN BERYL CUSHION BRAZIL 5.05CT $500.00 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 6.25ct PAIR OF GREEN BERYL OVAL BRAZIL $69.00 |
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2.55 ct VVS NATURAL GOLDEN BERYL -HELIODOR- Eye clean – From Brazil ★SEE VIDEO★ $135.00 |
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GAIAMUSEUM 4.90ct ROUGH NATURAL INTENSE GREEN BERYL CRYSTAL BRAZIL $0.99 |
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GAIAMUSEUM 1.40ct PAIR OF NATURAL GREENISH YELLOW BERYL FANCY TRIANGULAR BRAZIL $0.99 |
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7.49 Cts SPARKLING NATURAL RARE LUSTER GREEN BERYL BRAZIL GEM $85.00 |
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9.35 Cts ATTRACTIVE NATURAL ULTRA RARE ROUND GREEN BERYL BRAZIL GEM $107.00 |
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1.30Ct. Ravishing Marquise Yellow Beryl Brazil Genuine $65.00 |
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3.28ct DAZZLING NATURAL EARTH MINED RARE HUGE AAA YELLOW BERYL BRAZIL NR $9.99 |
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3.00ct FLAWLESS DAZZLING NATURAL EARTH MINED RARE HUGE YELLOW BERYL BRAZIL NR $0.99 |
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BARGAIN!!! RAVISHING 7X5MM VVS LIGHT GREEN BRAZIL BERYL OVAL $2.96 |
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Natural Heliodor (Yellow Beryl) Loose Gemstone .45ct 6mm Trillion From Brazil $11.16 |
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Natural Golden Heliodor (Yellow Beryl) Loose Gemstone 11×9mm Oval From Brazil $23.96 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 2.10ct NATURAL GOSHENITE COLORLESS PURE BERYL OCTAGON BRAZIL $0.99 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 1.95ct LOT OF 3 NATURAL GREENISH YELLOW BERYL RECTANGULAR BRAZIL $0.99 |
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99 CENT SALE!!! RAVISHING 7X5MM VVS LIGHT GREEN BRAZIL BERYL OVAL $0.98 |
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2.66ct DAZZLING RARE EARTH MINED NATURAL TOP YELLOW BERYL BRAZIL CUT GEMS IF! $15.00 |
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29.43ct STUNNING TOP LUSTER OVAL CUT BRAZIL NATURAL YELLOW BERYL $749.99 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 219.85ct LOT OF 4 NATURAL ROUGH GREEN BERYL BRAZIL $0.99 |
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CADINGEMS 4.69ct SUPER QUALITY HELIODOR GOLDEN BERYL NATURAL UNHEATED BRAZIL! $0.99 |
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0.50 Ct. Pear Natural Gem Yellow Beryl Unheated Brazil $0.99 |
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6.32ct FLAWLESS DAZZLING NATURAL EARTH MINED RARE HUGE YELLOW BERYL BRAZIL NR $9.99 |
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17.06 Cts Certified Gem – Unseen Ultra Rare Natural Blue Beryl Aquamarine Brazil $4,999.96 |
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4.90Cts.Mind Blowing Gem- Unseen Ultra Rare Natural Blue Beryl Aquamarine Brazil $499.96 |
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Huge!3.60ctDazzling Brazil Yellow Beryl Cushion Natural $89.90 |
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Nice!2.45ct Wonderful Natural Brazil Yellow Beryl Fancy $24.99 |
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ViPSCOLLECTION 5.95ct PAIR FINE GREEN BERYL OVAL BRAZIL $119.00 |
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