Chrysoberyl
Discover the Brilliance of Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl is one of the most extraordinary and fascinating gemstone species in the world. Renowned for producing some of nature's most remarkable optical phenomena, chrysoberyl encompasses three distinct and highly prized varieties — each with its own unique and captivating character.
Chrysoberyl Varieties
- Chrysoberyl — the classic variety, displaying beautiful golden yellow to greenish-yellow hues with exceptional brilliance
- Cat's Eye (Cymophane) — famous for its mesmerising chatoyancy, a silky band of light that glides across the stone like a cat's eye
- Alexandrite — the world's most celebrated colour-change gemstone, shifting from lush green in daylight to rich red under incandescent light
Why Choose Chrysoberyl?
- Exceptional hardness — rated 8.5 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the hardest gemstones after diamond and corundum
- Remarkable optical effects — chatoyancy and colour change found in few other gemstones
- Rare and collectible — particularly fine alexandrite and cat's eye specimens are among the most sought-after gems in the world
Origins & Quality
Our chrysoberyl gemstones are sourced from premier deposits in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Russia, and East Africa. Each stone is individually selected for its exceptional optical properties, colour, and clarity.