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Tuesday 17 January 2012

Buy Alexandrite Stone as June Birthstone

Natural Alexandrite Gemstone

Natural alexandrite gemstone belongs to the chrysoberyl family and displays a color change which is also called as the alexandrite effect. Many renowned poets have described this chameleon quality as,” emerald in day and ruby at night”. It absorbs certain colors and looks green in daylight. It changes color when exposed to artificial light and displays reddish purple color in artificial light. Changing colors is the most surprising asset of Alexandrite Cut Stones.

Loose Alexandrite

 Legend Behind The Name Alexandrite

In 1830 in mines of Ural Mountains of Russia, abundant deposits Alexandrite were first discovered. This gem is named after the Czar Alexander II; there is a reason behind it. As this gem was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1830 on the birthday of Czar and its quality of color changing is related to the changing Russian imperial colors are red and green. Russians believe that this gemstone has the ability to bring in a good omen for the owner. It increases intuitive faculties of the person who wears it in the time of crisis.

Magical Quality of Alexandrite Gemstone

The most interesting feature of Alexandrite is it changes color. In day light it looks green or bluish-green however, incandescent light it changes a soft shade of red, purplish-red or raspberry red. Its optical sensation and rarity makes the stone a valuable type of gemstone. It is very hard to find the top quality alexandrite in large sizes above 5 carats. Mostly it is available in 2 carats or less. 

Alexandrite Gem


Therefore, hardly used in modern jewelry. According to its color changing quality, the most in demand shapes are round and cushion cuts, which can bring out the best in its color. Alexandrite is rare as well as expensive. Due to its rarity, discount alexandrite cuts are available in synthetic alexandrite stones which are available in plenty in the gem market today. Many of the people even prefer to use synthetic alexandrite to add some extra to their classy jewelry items.

June Birthstone

After Russia some alexandrite stones are found primarily in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Burma, Madagascar and Tanzania. However, the quality of Russian alexandrite is regarded as the top one. Russians believe that Alexandrite Cut Stones are the symbolic of joy and good fortune. 
June Birthstones
 
If worn by June born people, it can bring more prospects for those people. That is why; it is known as the June Birthstone. None but an Alexandrite is the best gift for a June born one. You can buy alexandrite stone as the best gift for the June born person and welcome prospects and good luck to his or her life.


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