What is Alexander Stone?
Alexandrite is the color-change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. Green by Day. Alexandrite is bluish green in daylight or fluorescent light. Red by Night. Alexandrite is purplish red in incandescent light or candlelight.
How much is an alexandrite worth?
For the highest range, acceptable alexandrite is priced at $1,000 to $15,000 per carat, while fair alexandrite is $10,000 to $30,000 per carat. Good alexandrite is $22,500 to $40,000, while those under very goodwill cost $35,000 to $50,000 per carat.
Who should wear alexandrite gemstone?
Since Alexandrite is considered as the birthstone of the month of June, people born in the month of June are advised to wear this gemstone. In addition to this, people born under the zodiac sign of Cancer can also wear the gemstone to benefit from its mystical properties or just wear it for fashion.
Is alexandrite more expensive than diamonds?
While there may be many key differences between Alexandrite and diamond, but they are quite similar in value. Both gemstones are generally expensive and it is common to find Alexandrite jewelry that costs the same as diamonds. Alexandrite is getting even more expensive due to its rarity as supply steadily declines.
How can you tell if a stone is alexandrite?
The first way to check if the stone you have is in fact a real alexandrite is to test the color change in different lighting. In bright light, it should appear emerald green and in dim light, it should look red or purple. If this is not clearly visible, you may not have an alexandrite.
How can you tell the difference between real and fake alexandrite?
Natural alexandrite gems are yellow, green or brown. Almost all of the natural ones contain the color green. A lot of synthetic alexandrite gems contain synthetic corundum, which is used to produce color changes within the gem. This synthetic material has a purple or mauve like color to it.
What color is natural alexandrite?
The color change in natural alexandrite is indeed a red to green, usually a darker garnet-type red to a slightly bluish green, if the stone has good color saturation.
Are there any alexandrite gemstones on the market?
In fact, in terms of rarity, Alexandrite may well outrank nearly all other known gemstones. Most quality Alexandrite gemstones are not readily available anywhere. However, we have many of our Alexandrite Stones available for sale. The more apparent color change, the more valuable the Alexandrite.
What’s the difference between chrysoberyl and alexandrite stones?
American Gemological Laboratories (AGL): An Alexandrite stone is a Chrysoberyl where the dominant hue distinctly changes under different lighting conditions. **Color-Shift as opposed to Color-Change: Chrysoberyl (not classified as alexandrite) that displays a more subtle modification to its color under different lighting conditions.
How does an alexandrite stone change its color?
Color Change Making alexandrite change color from green to red is the world’s most fun use of a penlight. This gem provides dramatic proof of how much the light source affects color in gems. Alexandrite can show both color change and a cat’s-eye: two phenomena in one gem.
Where do you get your gems and crystals from?
Our gemstones and crystals come from mines around the world. We work with reputable and vetted vendors for sourcing some of the best gems found on Earth. We hand-select each one of our stones we are passionate about celebrating the natural beauty of crystals and gems.