The Ancient Egyptians believed the beryl was possessed of wondrous magical powers. It was thought to make the wearer amiable, relaxed and fearless, to quicken the intellect, cure laziness, and to bring victory in battle. Legend tells how beryl, when worn by married couples, rekindles love. Ranging in color from palest green, to blue, pink, or gold, the beryl family includes the rare emerald and the aquamarine. Beryl has been popular as jewelry throughout the centuries in many parts of the world. They have been discovered in pre-dynastic Egyptian tombs, in the ruins of Pompeii, in buried Byzantine treasure hoards. Looking at the splendid pale beauty of this gem, it is easy to understand its enduring appeal.