Beryl
Gemstone family
Beryl is a gemstone family that includes different varieties of the mineral, including Emerald, Aquamarine, and Morganite. The name beryl comes from an ancient Greek word, beryllos, meaning ‘green gemstone’. Beryl gemstones consist of beryllium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen, and come in many colors, each with its own name.
Read more and explore the most popular varieties here.
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AQUAMARINE
The aquamarine is a beryl gemstone in blue and blue-green colours, which is why its name originates from the Latin words for water and sea. The transparency of the gemstone can vary from crystal clear to completely opaque. The aquamarine can also take on a beautiful milky blue colour.
The aquamarine is also March’s birthstone and symbolizes intellect, clairvoyance, and attentiveness. It is said that aquamarine can enhance intuition and has a calming quality – the perfect gemstone when you need to keep a cool head.
EMERALD
The emerald is the clear, green variety of beryl, and its name comes from the Greek word ‘smaragdos’, which also means green stone. The gemstone is known for its beautiful grass-green colour and exquisite clarity.
The emerald is one of May's birthstones, symbolizing joy, truth, love, romance, hope, and intellect. The emerald is also said to keep love relationships in balance.
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MORGANITE
The morganite is a beryl gemstone known for its pastel pink and peach colour, which is due to small amounts of manganese. The gemstone is named after gemstone enthusiast and renowned financier, J.P. Morgan, because of his many significant contributions to gemology and donations to museums.
Morganite is said to be a heart stone, symbolizing love, calm, innocence, and courage.
THE SYMBOLISM OF BERYLS
Beryl symbolizes love, protection, confidence, and calm, and is said to help you keep your mind open and clear.
The symbolic qualities of the Beryl family can also vary from gemstone to gemstone within the family – you can learn more about blue Aquamarine, green Emerald, and pink Morganite above.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR BERYL JEWELRY
Your jewellery with Beryl can last for many years with the right care. We always recommend that you remove your jewellery when you shower, sleep, exercise, or do physical work.
When you need to clean your jewellery with Beryl, use lukewarm water, a mild soap, and a soft brush or cloth to clean the stone, and dry the stone with a soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaning and steam cleaning on jewellery with Beryl, as this can damage the stone.
Remember, you can always have your Carré jewellery professionally cleaned at your Carré store.
BERYL THROUGH HISTORY
The beryl family has a rich history dating back to ancient times. The Greeks are said to be the first to use beryl, giving it the name ‘Beryllos’. In ancient Greece, beryl was used to protect sailors and travelers at sea.
The ancient Egyptians also valued the gemstone, which was shaped into beads for jewellery, and was considered a protective gemstone. It is also said that Queen Cleopatra regarded green beryl gemstones as her personal talisman.
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ROSE QUARTZ
Love & well-being
AVENTURINE
Determination & luck
PRASIOLITE
Motivation & new beginnings
TANZANITE
Intuition & sensuality