Alexandrite/Origin

Origin


Alexandrite is a rare gemstone named after the Russian tsar Alexander II, the first few being found in April 1834 in emerald mines near the Tokovaya River. Although alexandrite isn't a very old gemstone, it has been used as the national stone of old Imperial Russia due to it showing both red and green. In antique Russian jewelry, this gem was loved by master jewelers due to its color. The most famous feature of this gem is its ability to change color, being green or blue-green during the day, and turns red or raspberry in incandescent light. This unique ability makes it one of the most expensive gemstones to date.