Alexandrite
Alexandrite is the color change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. In daylight (flourescent light) its color is usually a slightly grayish, yellowish or bluish green. Under incandescent (spot) light it changes to a brownish or purplish red color. Alexandrite has been described by poets as "emerald by day and ruby by night" due to the show of color change from green to red.

Alexandrite was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Czarist Russia. Since it was discovered close to crown prince Alexander's birthday in 1830, the new gem was named in his honor. Today, alexandrite (along with pearl) is the birthstone of those born in June. Alexandrite is also designated for the 55th wedding anniversary.

This unique stone needs no treatments to enhance its natural beauty.

Today, Alexandrite is found primarily in Brazil, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, India, Russia and Africa.

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