Buy Yellow Chrysoberyl Gems

Chrysoberyl is a rare and exotic group of gemstones first discovered in 1789 by renowned geologist, Abraham Gottlob Werner. The name 'chrysoberyl' was originally derived from the Greek words, 'chryso' and 'beryl', meaning 'golden' and 'green', respectively.

What is a Yellow Chrysoberyl?

Yellow Chrysoberyl is a very rare mineral and despite its name it is not a beryl. Yellow Chrysoberyl is classified as its own independent mineral group and species. The color is caused by the presence of iron.

Where is Yellow Chrysoberyl found?

Yellow Chrysoberyl deposits are mainly found in Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, Russia, United States and Zimbabwe.

Is yellow Chrysoberyl valuable?

Yellow chrysoberyl are quite rare and well cut gems are extremely attractive fetching a premium price.

Yellow Chrysoberyl Price

Smaller yellow chrysoberyl of less than 1 carat typically range in price from $40 to $80 per carat, while gems over 1 carat usually range in price from $100 to $300 per carat.

Is Yellow Chrysoberyl treated?

Yellow chrysoberyl are not artificially enhanced or treated in any way other than the cutting and polishing that creates stunning gemstones.

What jewelry is Yellow Chrysoberyl suitable for?

Yellow chrysoberyl is an extremely hard gem, with a rating of 8.5 on the Mohs scale. Only ruby, sapphire and diamond are harder. Yellow chrysoberyl also has a high refractive index, just slightly lower than ruby and sapphire, so it has excellent brilliance. All this combined makes yellow chrysoberyl an excellent gemstone for any type of jewelry including rings, earrings, pendants and more.