Beryl Collection

Aquamarine crystal. Aquamarine is a transparent blue or blue-green variety of beryl (beryllium aluminium silicate). The colour is due to trace amounts of iron within the crystal structure

George Formby
Entertainer George Formby (1904-1961) and his wife Beryl Formby, nee Ingham (1901-1960), also a variety artist. Date: 1940

Beryl Grey
Dame Beryl Elizabeth Grey (b. 1927) English ballet dancer with husband Sven Svenson and their baby son Ingvar Neil

Markham / Percival Gull
Beryl Markham, English pioneer aviator, and her Percival Gull: she was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from London to North America

Aquamarine crystal. Aquamarine is a transparent blue or blue-green variety of beryl (beryllium aluminium silicate). The colour is due to trace amounts of iron within the crystal structure

Beryl Markham (1902 1986), British-born Kenyan author, aviator, adventurer, and racehorse trainer. Photographed here, just after flying from Abingdon to Cape Breton Island

Gloster Meteor F4 RA490
Gloster Meteor F4, RA490, following use as a Beryl engine testbed, the aircraft was heavily modified to take two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets for trials with a jet deflection system

Mlle Suzy Beryl from the Folies Bergere, Paris, 1923 Date: 1923 - Photograph by Ruben Sobel (1889-1944)

Beryl
A cut heliodor beryl stone of 135.93 carats. Beryl comprises of beryllium aluminum silicate

Piel CP. 751 Beryl F-PYHM
Piel CP.751 Beryl F-PYHM (msn 04), at Moulins, France on 28 July 1990. Date: 1990

Betty Beryl in A E Smiths Revue, All Bluff, now in 20th year of tour. Date: early 20th century

Beryl Wallace picked by The Dance Magazine as the typical Earl Carroll Girl (Floradora 1930 Model) - she was one of the leading performers of Earl Carrolls Vanities

Portrait of Baroness Beryl Platt of Writtle
Portrait of Baroness Beryl Platt, Baroness Platt of Writtle signing IMechE Honorary Fellow book. Date: 1984

An icon depicting Moses striking the rock, early 19th century (painted copper, wood
1195823 An icon depicting Moses striking the rock, early 19th century (painted copper, wood, amethyst, beryl, obsidian, rock-crystal) by Russian School (19th century)

Simone de Beryl performing at the London Hippodrome
Dancer Simone de Beryl as The Fairy of the Fountains at the London Hippodrome. Her dance act consisted of her dancing amid a fountain illuminated by many ever-changing lights

Seton, Preston and Rummond in Mother Goose
Beryl Seton (1), Katherine Preston (2) and Ella Rummond (3) in the pantomime Mother Goose at the Theatre Royal Exeter, 1938 Date: 1938

Silicates, sodalite, lapis-lazuli, leucite, beryl (colour litho)
2797869 Silicates, sodalite, lapis-lazuli, leucite, beryl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates, sodalite, lapis-lazuli, leucite, beryl)

"The Times, "at Terrys Theatre (engraving)
1592049 " The Times, " at Terrys Theatre (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Times, " at Terrys Theatre)

Cover of Dance Magazine, May 1927, featuring Beryl Halley of Rufus Le Maires Affairs Date: 1927

Gale damage on barge Beryl (press print), 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Gale damage on barge Beryl (press print), 1936

The steam yacht Lorna, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Lorna, 1911. The vessel was completed in October 1904 at Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Greenock on the River Clyde in Scotland and was originally named Beryl

Lorna. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Lorna, 1911. The vessel was completed in October 1904 at Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Greenock on the River Clyde in Scotland and was originally named Beryl

Mr Dale Bourne & Mrs Beryl Mills at Monte Carlo Beach
Mrs Beryl Mills in a yellow bathing suit and Mr Dale Bourne, golfer pictured by the Monte Carlo pool. They were both guests of Lady Hindlips house part at Cap Ferrat. Date: 1932

Precious stones including diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich

Topaz
This 2982-carat topaz is the largest cut gem at the museum

Necklace Three Pendants 1-199 Greece Roman Empire
Necklace with Three Pendants, 1-199. Greece, Roman Empire, 1st to 2nd century AD. Gold, amethyst, and beryl; overall: 53 cm (20 7/8 in.); diameter of central pendant

Beryl Orde (1912 - 1966), English actress Date: 20th century

Beryl Edna Beadle CEng FRAeS 1929-2009
Beryl Edna Beadle, CEng, FRAeS, 1929-2009. Date: 1929

Avro Lancaster II LL735 - Metropolitan-Vickers
Avro Lancaster II, LL735, was used by Metropolitan-Vickers to test the F2/1 gas turbine in 1943 and later with the F2/4 Beryl in 1945. Date: 1943

Beryl Markham (1902-1986) on her arrival back in the UK
Beryl Markham, 1902-1986, on her arrival back in the UK aboard the Queen Mary, September 1936. Date: 1902

Five unpolished emerald rocks, close up

Boy and goat with comic magazine
Unusual Friends - boy and goat with comic magazine. 1950s

Exhibition dancers Cecil Reuben and Beryl Evetts, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Sherlock Holmes / Watson
THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET With a look of grief and despair. Date: First published: 1892

Illustration of cut beryl

Picture No. 11091660
Aquamarine beryl Date:

Beryl in rock groundmass, close-up

Cut Heliodor gemstone

Prismatic beryl crystal

Mass of prismatic aquamarine crystals, close up

Emerald crystal, close up

Topaz C016 / 6141
Topaz. This 2982-carat topaz is the largest cut gem at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Morganite C016 / 6142
Morganite. This gemstone is 600 carats and one of the worlds largest Morganite specimens. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Beryl C016 / 5624
Beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate). There are several varieties of beryl, aquamarine (blue), emerald (green), goshenite, heliodor and morganite. This specimen is from Taleovaya River, Russia

Aquamarine
This Russian gem is about the size of a peach and weighs 898 carats

Morganite
This gemstone is 600 carats and one of the worlds largest Morganite specimens

Emerald
Possibly from the collection of Rt Hon Charles Greville in 1810. Emerald is a variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate). The green colour attributed to small amounts of chromium

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"Beryl: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time" Beryl, a name that resonates with various aspects of history and culture. From the enchanting Aquamarine crystal to the legendary aviators like George Formby and Beryl Markham, this captivating gemstone has left its mark in different realms. In the world of entertainment, Beryl Grey graced the stage as a renowned ballerina, while Mlle Suzy Beryl mesmerized audiences at Folies Bergere in Paris with her dazzling performances. These talented individuals brought forth an aura of elegance and grace associated with the name "Beryl. " But it doesn't end there; aviation enthusiasts will recall the iconic aircrafts named after this precious stone. The Markham/Percival Gull and Gloster Meteor F4 RA490 soared through skies, embodying power and innovation. Delving deeper into nature's wonders, we discover Red Beryl Mineral or Stone Love - a rare gemstone known for its vibrant crimson hue. Its allure captivates collectors worldwide. On another note, Piel CP. 751 Beryl F-PYHM takes us on an aerial adventure - a small yet mighty aircraft that carries dreams high above clouds. Lastly, we cannot forget Mr Dale Bourne & Mrs Beryl Mills who created memories at Monte Carlo Beach - their love story intertwined with sun-kissed sands and endless horizons. From artistry to aviation feats, from natural marvels to cherished moments by the sea – "Beryl" encompasses them all. It symbolizes beauty in many forms – be it physical or metaphorical – reminding us of life's diverse tapestry waiting to be explored.