saturated golden crystals. Previously attractive.” Golden beryl on the other hand is JEWEL unknown, they’d discovered yellow gaining devotees, with both creative beryl. After the initial unearthing, designers and with the public. yellow beryl deposits found elsewhere By comparison to its cousin WITH A SUNNY produced crystals in warm orange- emerald which normally ish shades or with a slightly greenish presents abundant natural back color that would expand the inclusions, yellow beryl has FEATURED STORY FEATURED DISPOSITION new gemstone cache. often been relatively free of A beryl variety enjoys growing adoration as a scrumptious yellow sparkler In its purest form, colorless beryl, visible imperfections. As its an Aluminum Beryllium Silicate is popularity climbs, however, we called goshenite. But minute traces may see that change, since cleaner of iron transforms colorless beryl goods will be snagged quickly into various shades of yellow. when it comes to market. Geological conditions play a Big Stuff key role in the range of color Yellow beryl occurs in large crystals By Diana Jarrett within the same species. Yellow which broadens its utility for beryl likewise exhibits different both jewelry and gem encrusted shades depending on its region adornment. The largest faceted of discovery. Dealers however, Pass the Torch heliodor known to exist, at 2,054 carats favor the intensely deep yellow Carved - faceted Golden Beryl is displayed at the Smithsonian Institute beryl that hails from South East by Dalan Hargrave; Platinum in Washington, DC. Africa or Madagascar. and 18K gold with diamond, chrome diopside and cherry Hargrave has developed a short list of opal. Photo by John Parrish. What’s In a Name? favorite gems. He says,”Beryl is one of In marketing, all yellow beryl my favorite gemstones to work with and is often mistakenly called golden beryl. But particularly golden beryl since it can have such slight color variations warrant a change in its a rich golden yellow color.” Not all yellow beryl name. Those with a slightly greenish cast are attracts his attention. When a cutter of his called heliodor, while pure yellow to yellow- caliber selects a stone to work with, it must be Alan Friedman 18kt Yellow Gold Golden Beryl Ring orange crystals are properly referred to as worthy of all the time and creativity he will pour Price: $19,000.00 golden beryl. The color strength depends on into it. “The challenge is to find internally clean Late 19th century Russian the relative concentration of the iron in each material with good color saturation,” Hargrave bracelet handcrafted in pol- ished rose and matte yellow rough. Heliodor has a points out. “Lighter gold. It is set with a cushion loyal following among colored material eryl, a celebrated and cut golden beryl. mineral collectors with inclusions,” he ancient gem species but not so much for says,” just doesn’t Bcounts emerald, aquamarine jewelry fans. Award produce very brilliant and the delicate pinky-peach winning gemstone gemstones; even Morganite in its lineup. There’s cutter Dalan Hargrave though the paler also the elusive red bixbite, the finds consumer variety is more readily priciest one, and an extremely rare preference leans available.” jewel to boot. But one captivating toward straight yellow Golden Beryl Stones variety hasn’t been around for eons. shades. “In general, my Fans of Yellow Early in the 20th century, German miners customers prefer golden beryl over heliodor, Fancy yellow sapphire collectors or canary in Namibia digging for aquamarine happened which is very similar, but usually has a light diamond aficionados already adore sunny upon a rich beryl pocket that exposed stunning green or even a brownish tint making it less yellow stones. So they may be the ideal

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