Stones up to 10 carats in richer hues may bring up to $150 per carat, while those greater than 10 carats can fetch up to $265 per carat. Clearer gemstones can also attract higher prices. All beryl variations are valued in our gem pricing guide. For more information on how we value gems, read our blog post here. Beryl was originally used as an abrasive material for grinding lenses into shape. It's now known that emery is actually used instead. The name "beryl" comes from the German word berigel, which means "little star." In ancient times, it was believed that if you wore beryl jewelry, you would be lucky enough to find your true love. Today, it is known that beryl is actually a form of glass with crystal structures similar to quartz but with larger molecules. The precious stones most like beryl are aquamarine and ruby. Beryl has been found in many different parts of the world dating back over 2 million years. The Chinese also had knowledge of beryl but rarely ever found actual pieces of jewelry made out of it because it quickly deteriorated when exposed to air or water. Instead, they made buttons, beads, and other ornaments out of thin sheets of beryllium that were colored red, white, or blue using synthetic dyes.