Make a Statement with an Alexandrite Tonight

The Alexandrite has something magical about it. With a color change so effortless, these gems are the epitome of beauty.  Mined in the most beautiful qualities from the Ural mountain ranges in Russia these gems were named after the ruling Tsar, Alexander the 2^nd.

Known for its resilience and glamour, the Alexandrite as you might probably already know are a variety from the Chrysoberyl species. Gems that do not look anything like the other, these rare beauties have carved themselves a niche of their own. Refereed to be the Emerald by day and Ruby by night, the alexandrite has a fiery purplish red when seen in candlelight.

Today large quantities of these gems are mined in Brazil and Srilanka also popular for their output of spectacular Yellow Sapphire. Mined in larger sizes from the mines in Srilanka, the Asian gems can only occasionally compete with the Russian gems in terms of color.

Alexandrite is also known for its cleaner gems. Eye clean, making cutting fairly easier as the cutter does not have to work around inclusions. A well-cut alexandrite with good proportions and color change will be one you won’t want to take your eyes off. Although clean, these gems can sometimes come filled with needles like a Yellow Sapphire displaying what is often called a cat’s eye. If oriented correctly and cut to perfection as a cabochon, a color change cat’s eye alexandrite will easily be worth a good penny.

With amazing deals on our gems, JupiterGem.com will surely have an Alexandrite just right for you. If your looking for a small sparkler or even a larger beauty, get in touch with our team and we will surely find you a gemstone and piece of jewellery to complement your lifestyle.

At competitive prices, our selection of statement pieces will surely add color to your wardrobe with the added benefit of the Alexandrite’s beautiful color change.  The right pick if you’re looking to create an engagement ring, these color change Chrysoberyls that have a hardness of 8.5 are just what you need for your sweet heart.

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