Green Beryl

This natural, untreated beryl, weighing 1.21 ct, was cut from a rough crystal weighing 7.93 ct. Its color falls within a particularly attractive transitional range between green beryl and heliodor, and it primarily displays a fresh, greenish-yellow undertone.

Its pronounced pleochroic color effect is particularly distinctive. Depending on the angle of the light and the viewing angle, green and yellow hues stand out with varying intensity, causing the stone to appear in ever-changing color tones. This vibrant interplay lends the gemstone an unusual depth and a very natural, fresh radiance. 

The beryl is eye-clean. Its high transparency allows light to pass through the crystal almost unimpeded, enhancing both its subtle color and its striking brilliance. As a result, the stone appears open, luminous, and exceptionally vibrant.

The superbly executed oval cut combines harmonious proportions with precise faceting. Numerous bright reflections cause the gemstone to sparkle anew with even the slightest movement, making the pleochroic shift between green and yellow particularly beautiful to behold.

From its documented origin as a 7.93-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this beryl exemplifies meticulous cutting planning, masterful craftsmanship, and the unadulterated beauty of a natural crystal. Its extraordinary color, which falls between green beryl and heliodor, its flawless transparency, and its vibrant brilliance make it a particularly interesting piece in the Bennad Collection.

The Green Beryl comes from southern Africa. The rough stone was sourced for us directly from the source by our partners, inspected by us, and then expertly cut.

⁽*⁾To the best of our knowledge and according to information from our local partners, the gemstone is untreated.

For an additional fee, we'd be happy to arrange for a certificate from an independent gemological institute to be issued for this gemstone.

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The true beauty of a gemstone is only revealed when you hold it in your hand. With every slight movement, the angle of the light, the reflections, and the play of colors change, giving each stone its own unique vibrancy. 

Interesting Facts About Green Beryl

Green Beryl belongs to the beryl mineral family and is therefore closely related to aquamarine, emerald, heliodor, morganite, and goshenite. Its color range extends from very delicate, almost transparent shades of green to fresh mint green and greenish-yellow hues. Unlike emerald, green beryl typically displays a significantly lighter and less saturated color. It is precisely this subtle restraint that gives it its characteristic lightness and elegant naturalness.

Particularly captivating is the constantly shifting interplay of green, yellow, and, occasionally, a cool bluish sheen. Depending on the crystal’s orientation, the angle of light, and the viewing angle, individual color nuances may stand out with varying degrees of clarity. This pleochroism makes high-quality green beryls appear vibrant and ever-changing, giving each cut stone a distinctive character.

The beauty of a green beryl arises from the harmonious interplay of color, transparency, and light. Particularly clear crystals allow light to flow through the gemstone almost unimpeded, thereby developing a bright, open brilliance. A precisely executed cut can enhance the delicate hues, reveal different nuances, and lend the stone a remarkable visual depth.

While emeralds are characterized primarily by intense color saturation and aquamarines by their blue to greenish-blue color palette, green beryl has a calmer and often particularly fresh appearance. Mint green, yellow-green, or slightly greenish-blue tones appear natural, elegant, and exceptionally versatile. 

Especially when combined with high transparency, it creates a delicate, almost weightless beauty. As a natural and untreated variety of beryl, green beryl embodies the diversity with which a single mineral can manifest itself in different color tones. Its delicate nuances, its vibrant play of light, and its often pronounced pleochroism make it a unique and fascinating gemstone variety. Within the Bennad Collection, it embodies the combination of documented provenance, masterful cutting, and the unadulterated beauty of natural crystals.