ADAM'S Fine Jewellery & Ladies Watches 12th May 2026

203 The name Beryl traces back to ancient Greek bēryl- los, likely the root of the word brilliant, and such was beryl's esteem in the ancient world that the Romans carved it into early lenses, giving us the German word for glasses, Brille. Green beryl is a variety of this mineral, and the same species as emerald, aquamarine and morganite. What sets it apart is its pale, understated green colour, this subtler tint makes it more delicate and translucent than its famous cousins. Interestingly, the line between green beryl and em- erald is a matter of colour intensity. Gemmologists generally classify stones with a strong enough sat- uration of chromium- or vanadium-driven green as emeralds, while paler or iron-tinted stones remain simply "green beryl." Found in Brazil, Madagascar, and parts of Africa, green beryl is valued for its clarity and gentle co- lour. 229 MARGHERITA BURGENER: A BERYL AND DIAMOND BEAD NECKLACE Composed of a single row of beryl beads measuring approximately 14mm, highlighted with four brilliant-cut diamond rondelles, to a lob- ster clasp pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 1.30cts total, signed Margherita Burgener, with maker’s mark ‘MB’, Italian registry mark, with maker’s case, length 44.2cm € 3,500 - 4,000