Collection: Chrysoberyl

Hardness: 8.5 on the Mohs scale – very robust and ideally suited for high-quality jewelry.
Color: Yellowish-green, golden yellow to brownish; uniform, intense colors increase the value.
Transparency: Transparent to translucent; high-quality stones exhibit very good clarity and high light reflection.
Locations: Significant deposits are located in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Tanzania and India; particularly fine qualities often come from Sri Lanka and Brazil.

Chrysoberyl, due to its hardness, rarity, and quality, is among the more stable colored gemstones in the premium segment. High-quality, clear specimens with intense color are available in limited quantities. Rare varieties, such as fine cat's eye or intensely colored stones from classic mining regions, achieve stable to rising market prices.

In gemstone lore, chrysoberyl is associated with clarity, concentration, and inner stability. It is said to promote self-confidence and decisiveness, and to support mental alertness.