Alexandrite

Item Description

Alexandrite is the color changing variety of Chryosberyl. The very first Alexandrite crystals and gems came from Russia, and are still being mined today. This Alexandrite stone has a "Round" cut with a distinct, desirable and classic color change. The term "Alexandrite-type" color change is often used when a stone changes from a warmer hue i.e., pink to a cooler hue i.e., green or blue when exposed to different light sources i.e., indoor lighting and sunlight. This color chage is extremely rare and is only exhibited in a few gems around the world. This gem changes from a beautiful purplish pink to a fantastic bluish-green in sunlight. I would say the stone does a 90%-95% color change. Top Alexandrite gems from modern localities can retail for several thousand dollars per carat, and the top Russian stones sell for multi thousands of dollars per carat. This stone is from an older discovery in Zimbabwe dating back to the 1970s (when it was called Rhodesia). Alexandrites are not as common as they were about 20 years ago on the market, and even though this stone is a bit small, it is still a desirable gem for any collector.