Alexandrite

Item Description

Alexandrite is the color changing variety of Chryosberyl, and the very first Alexandrite crystals and gem came from Russia, and are still being mind today. This is not only Alexandrite, but an attractive "Oval" cut gem with a very distinct and desirable 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 expose 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 stone exhibits an almost ideal color change as it changes from a beautiful purplish-blue to a fantastic bluish-green. I would say the stone does a 95% color change. Top Alexandrite gems from modern localities can retail for several thousand dollars per carat, and the top Russian stones sell multi thousands of dollars per carat. Brazilian Alexandrites are not as common as they were about 20 years ago on the market, and even though this stone is very slightly included, the colors exhibited in various light sources, along with the fact that it is from the type locality for this material, makes is a highly desirable gem for any collector.