Spotlight Alexandriteon June Birthstones –Alexandrite and Pearl!

Emerald by day, ruby by night

For those fortunate enough to be born in June, Alexandrite may be your birthstone of choice!* Without a doubt, the finest specimens of natural Alexandrite are among the rarest and most coveted of gemstones on earth. Nye Jewelers finds Alexandrite to be one of their absolute favorites due its mesmerizing color-changing properties. This eye-catching phenomenon is referred to as “the alexandrite effect,” whereby the gemstone appears emerald by day and ruby by night. The mineral’s unusual light-absorbing properties cause the gemstone to change color whether viewed under sunlight or candlelight, that is, natural vs. artificial light. The bewitching beauty of alexandrite is enhanced by its pleochroic properties, meaning the gemstone shows different colors when viewed from different directions. Alexandrite flickers with flashes of bluish-green and mulberry red, which makes the gemstone appear to be multi-colored.

Rare. Magical. Wonderous.

The gemstone was named in honor of Alexander Romanov (the eventual Tsar of Russia), on whose birthday it was first discovered in remote Siberia in 1830. As the gem’s red and green hues matched Russia’s military colors, Alexandrite quickly became the unofficial icon of Imperial Russia’s Tsardom and aristocratic élite. Despite Alexandrite’s relatively new arrival on the scene in Russian society, public fascination for this Siberian stone became so overwhelming that Russian resources of Alexandrite had run virtually dry by the 1890s due to overmining. The spectacular Siberian sources didn’t last forever, and now most alexandrite comes from Sri Lanka,

East Africa and Brazil. Despite the discovery of new deposits, high quality alexandrite over three carats are increasingly rare, and thus priced accordingly.

Laboratory-Grown Alexandrite

Due to limited supply in nature, alexandrite grown under controlled laboratory settings, which have the same chemical, physical and aesthetic properties as natural alexandrite, have seen a surge in demand recently. Although far more affordable than its earth-grown counterpart, labgrown alexandrite are some of the most expensive lab gemstones on the market today.

Stunning selection at Nye Jewelers

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, Nye Jewelers has an extensive selection of alexandrite jewelry in various styles. This precious gemstone is also gifted in celebration of 55th wedding anniversaries as the rarity of the gemstone reflects the specialness of attaining such a momentous hallmark. For those seeking a more affordable alternative, genuine Mystic Topez serves as a substitute for Alexandrite. *For those with different tastes, pearls are a secondary gemstone for

June babies. Visit Nye Jewelers showroom in Dickson City to see our inventory of alexandrite, mystic topaz and pearl jewelry! H