Alexandrite Cat's Eye

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 Cabochon" 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 pinkish-purple 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. This stone is translucent, and the colors exhibited vary in different light sources. The fact that it is from the type locality for this material, makes it a desirable gem for any collector.