Pearl and Alexandrite Birthstones Did you know June officially has more than one birthstone? June is here, and now we can appreciate to beautiful sunny days, crystal clear waters and warm coastal beaches. This is the best time to incorporate organic themes and vibrant colors to your wardrobe. Most June babies connect well with freshness of sea waters, cherishing Natural Pearls as their official birthstones. In addition, an extremely rare and novel, alexandrite is also a revered birthstone for June-born. One of the most distinguishing characters of alexandrite is their red to green color change.
First discovered in Ural Mountains of Russia in 1834, imperial alexandrite received its name from Russian Czar Alexander II (1818-1881). Splendid and spectacular, these green and red transforming crystals treasure a dignified history as they resemble precious emerald and ruby, seen under different light sources. Early Russian jewelers were highly fascinated by alexandrites studded in gold and platinum statement settings. One of the most intriguing features of this June birthstone is its color changing ability. Representing a sparkling green or bluish-green in daylight, alexandrines exude subtle shades of red like raspberry red in artificial and incandescent light. They measure 8.5 on Mohs scale of hardness and are considered stones of good omen. Metaphysically, this versatile birthstone engenders affluence, stability and long life to the owner.