Alexandrite Jewelry

For more than 170 years, alexandrite jewelry has been perhaps the rarest and most sought-after luxuries. Since its discovery in 1830 in Russia, this incredible gemstone has captured the imagination of jewellery lovers everywhere.

What makes alexandrite jewelry so special is the amazing property of the gemstone. It dramatically changes color with the light, from bright red to bright green.

Although many gemstones today are sold as genuine alexandrite, most of them are simply color-changing chrysoberyl. The mine in Russia has been closed for years, and only a few carats a year of alexandrite is found in other parts of the world.

Because of its incredible rarity, alexandrite is perhaps the most expensive gemstone, retailing for $2,500 or more a carat. Even the color-changing chrysoberyls, which change color but not as dramatically as the alexandrite, are very expensive.

If you are lucky enough to find genuine alexandrite jewelry and can afford it, be sure to check its ability to change color. The more intense the color change, the more valuable the gemstone.

Alexandrite is the birthstone for June. In folklore it is considered a good gemstone for both healing and for luck. 

You'll find alexandrite jewelry in a variety of styles. Look for it set in gold or sterling silver. Most gemstones will be small, even if it is a lab created alexandrite gemstone.

Both genuine and lab-created alexandrite jewelry is easy to care for. Because they are relatively hard, alexandrite jewelleries are not susceptable to to cracks, scratches or chips. It can be cleaned with commercial jewelry cleaner.

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