Unique for its ability to change colors in different types of lighting, alexandrite is treasured by many.  Alexandrite is also a great investment choice due to its durability and limited availability.  If you have a chance to purchase alexandrite, you should do so.

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Alexandrite was first discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains in 1834. The day on which it was found coincided with Tsar Alexander II of Russia’s sixteenth birthday, and thus, it was given its “royal” name. The stone showed an unusual ability to change color based on lighting conditions. Since that original find, alexandrite has been found in very few locations. Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe have each produced this amazing stone, but out of all of the locations in which these gemstones were mined, Russia’s alexandrite is the most prized. It is the rarest and most valuable since most of the top-quality deposits in Russia appear to be depleted. Many of those top-quality gemstones can now only be found in antique Russian jewelry or Victorian English jewelry. Gem collectors and jewelry designers jump at the chance to grab the better quality alexandrite stones that occasionally appear on the market today.

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Gemstones that change color are very rare. Alexandrite contains iron, titanium, and chromium. Chromium ions allow this splendid stone to change colors. In brighter lights, alexandrite displays a bluish/green appearance. Subdued lighting conditions, such as lighting from candles, give this precious gemstone more of a purplish/red tint. Alexandrite stones from India have the best blue/green colors when exposed to bright lights while the stones found in Brazil have had a tendency to display better red colors in subdued lighting conditions. The deposits in India have also produced what’s known as alexandrite cat’s eye gemstones. These particular stones are two-toned in color and the darker ones are more desirable because you can see the “eye” better. Some of the larger alexandrite stones that have been produced have come from Madagascar and Tanzania. Any stone over five carats is rare, especially when it shows a strong color changing capability.

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Of the gemstones in existence today, alexandrite is the only “natural” one that always changes color. The best alexandrite gemstone will be able to change color from emerald/green to purple/red. A stone of this capability is extremely rare, and would be very valuable. The more vivid the color is, the better the stone. Chrysoberyl is similar to alexandrite but does not show as great of a color changing capability. Alexandrite’s ability to change color in light is greater. If a stone shows only slight/faint color change, it is classified as chrysoberyl.

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There is some mystique surrounding the alexandrite gemstone. A good luck charm for many, it has been said that when worn, it enhances a person’s intuition, perception, creativeness, and mental clarity.

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Alexandrite is a very strong stone, which makes it a wonderful gemstone to mount in jewelry, such as an alexandrite ring, necklace, pendant, or earrings. As the stones are becoming harder to find, its value is sure to increase each year.

Locate a piece of jewelry with this unique stone and make it a part of your collection today.

 

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