All About Alexandrite
Introduction Let’s explore the very popular, highly pleochronic gem known as Alexandrite. In this presentation we will briefly highlight some of this magnificent gems features as well as ways that it is used in the world of fashion.
What is Alexandrite?
Discovered in 1834 near the Tokovaya River in the Urals and named after the Russian czar Alexander II. Displaying red and green colors which are the main colors of old imperial Russia, once discovered it didn’t take long for Alexandrite to become the national stone for tsarist Russia. Fun Fact: Alexandrite is also June’s birthstone.
Color Changing Due to it’s chemical composition, Alexandrite is actually very scarce. Due to it’s unique makeup the Alexandrite is a stone that is known for it’s ability to change colors depending on the light. This leads to a very beautiful effect that makes it an ideal gem stone for use with high-quality jewelry.
Rings Alexandrite are perfect gem stones for rings.
Pendants There are a wide range of styles that can compliment the beauty of Alexandrite.
Earrings There are a wide range of styles that can compliment the beauty of Alexandrite.
In Closing Alexandrite, both scarce and beautiful, is a perfect gem stone for unique jewelry that’s sure to capture the attention of anyone who lays their eyes on it. With it’s highly unique color changing properties there’s no other gem out there that can do quite what Alexandrite does.
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