Alexandrite

Alexandrite is an exquisite color-changing gemstone. As most alexandrites are man made in a lab, it can be challenging to locate natural alexandrite. Alexandrite bracelets and rings are wonderful. When Alexandrite is used in these type of jewelry, the wearer can enjoy seeing the delightful color change in incadescent light.

Alexandrite Gemstone Information

Alexandrite's color switches between green to red, brown, or mauve in incadescent light. Alexandrite is quite durable as its hardness rating is 8.5.

As with all gemstones, follow our Gemstone and Jewelry Care guidelines with Alexandrite. Use extra care when having alexandrite (re)mounted since it can be easily damaged. The heat coming from a jewelers torch may adversely affect how much your alexandrite's color changes.

Synthetic alexandrite is very common. Shop carefully to make sure you are getting what you are paying for. Natural alexandrite is uncommon and hard to find.

Alexandrite is mined around the world in Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, Russia, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Alexandrite is considered a good omen in Russia.

Alexandrite is used for increasing self-confidence, balance, and happiness.

Alexandrite is the Traditional Birthstone for June.

For the 45th and 55th year of marriage, Alexandrite is the anniversary gemstone.

The first Alexandrite was mined in 1831. Alexandrite is named after Alexander II of Russia.