Beryl
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Green Emerald
This exquisite gemstone with its distinctive bright green color belongs to the Beryl family. The intense green color is formed by the presence of Chromium. An emerald is rarely pure due to the presence of inclusions, which also earns it the name "The garden of Emerald." The clearer the gemstone, the more valuable it is.
The use of emerald in jewelry has a long history. The Aztecs and Inca civilizations believed in the spiritual power of emerald. Emerald symbolizes eternal youth and beauty, making it the favorite gemstone of Cleopatra. The crown jewels of Iran are said to have the largest collection of emeralds in the world. Iconic actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor and Marlene Dietrich also adorned themselves with stunning emerald jewelry.
Celebrities with an emerald engagement ring include Jackie O, Halle Berry, Victoria Beckham, and Dakota Johnson.
* Locations: Colombia, Brazil, Russia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
* Birthstone of May.
* Celebrates a 20th and 35th wedding anniversary.
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Blue Aquamarin
Together with, among others, emerald and morganite, aquamarine belongs to the Beryl family. Aquamarine is derived from the Latin word for seawater. As the name suggests, the stone can vary in color from greenish-blue to light blue-green. The clarity of aquamarine is also breathtaking.
The majority of the stones are very light blue, while a small percentage has an intense blue color. This gemstone symbolizes trust and friendship.
The Santa Maria Aquamarine the most outstanding color among aquamarines. This very specific vibrant intense blue color has a deeply saturated hint of green and is downright beautiful!
Aquamarine is beloved among royals. Queen Elizabeth, for instance, possessed an impressive collection of aquamarine jewelry. Meghan Markle currently dazzles with a beautiful aquamarine cocktail ring, which was previously owned by the late Princess Diana.
* Origins: Mainly Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Pakistan.
* Birthstone of March.
* Celebrates a 19th wedding anniversary.
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Pink Morganite
Together with emerald and aquamarine, morganite is undoubtedly one of the most well-known gemstones from the colorful Beryl group. The optimal color is a deep magenta, but most morganite stones on the market are baby pink. Celine Roelens exclusively works with the rarest specimens for her jewelry collections, such as those with deep vibrant or candy-pink variations.
* Locations: Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA.
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Green Beryl
As the name suggests, Green Beryl belongs to the Beryl family. The color can vary from light green to deep green. Sometimes, Green Beryl may also have a bluish-green tint, bringing it closer to aquamarine in terms of color. The green color is attributed to the presence of iron.
Locations: Including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, and South America.
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