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alexandrite

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alexandrite

overview

Discovery: On April 23, 1830, the very day on which the future Tsar Alexander II came of age.
Naming: The name was given by Tsar Alexander II.
Mineral group: Variety of chrysoberyl, which is considered the third hardest mineral with a Mohs hardness of 8.5.
Clarity: Rarely pure, inclusions are normal and not a flaw - they make each stone a unique, natural one-of-a-kind.
Special feature: Color change, also called pleochroism: green during the day and red at night.

purity

Alexandrites usually have inclusions that are visible to the eye. This is why particularly pure gemstones are very valuable and sought after.

carat

Carat indicates the weight of a gemstone and corresponds to 0.2 grams. The more carats, the more valuable the alexandrite.

Color

The color is particularly important for alexandrite. The more intense the color change, the higher the value.

cut

The cut is responsible for the shine of the gemstone and increases the value of the alexandrite the better it is executed.

Emerald by day, ruby by night

The most fascinating property of the alexandrite gemstone is its so-called iridescence. In daylight, alexandrite appears green, but in candlelight or artificial light it changes its color to a soft to strong red. Due to this impressive pleochroism, alexandrite is called "emerald by day and ruby by night".

Special Stones

The largest Alexandrite gemstone with 1,876 carats was found in
Sri Lanka discovered.

In cut form, an alexandrite is in the Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, DC, with 66 carats, the largest gemstone of its kind.

Special occasions

Birthstone

Alexandrite is the birthstone of June.

Wedding anniversary

Alexandrite is traditionally given as a gift on the 55th wedding anniversary.

occurrence of alexandrite

Ural

These deposits are almost exhausted. However, the Russian stones are particularly popular due to their rich color; they vary from intense emerald green to a strong purple red.

Sri Lanka and Tanzania

Sri Lanka and Tanzania are also important deposits today, but show a less intense play of colors. The particularly rare alexandrite cat's eyes are also found there - these are alexandrite gemstones with a linear glow on the surface that is reminiscent of the slit-like pupil of a cat.

jewelry with alexandrite

We would be happy to make your personal piece of jewelry for you. Of course, our ready-to-wear models such as rings, pendants or earrings can also be made with the gemstone of your choice.
Simply ask without obligation.