Custom Gemstone Jewelry – Russian Alexandrite
June 30th, 2012 by enterprise
ALEXANDRITE–THE CHAMELEON OF GEMSTONES
What better time to talk about the beauty, richness and chameleon-like qualities of the alexandrite than in June! That’s when Alexandrite is one of three birthstones (along with the pearl and the moonstone) that represent this sunny month. Like June’s Gemini Twins, the rare chrysoberyl stone has two distinct personalities. By day it shines a vivid blue-green. Then by night it transforms to a rich purple-red.
HISTORY
The alexandrite has a relatively modern heritage with its discovery dating back to 1831 in the Ural Mountains of Russia. The alexandrite gets its name from Alexander II, the Czar of Russia at that time. The distinct gemstone became popular because the dual color quality of the stone echoed the colors in the flag of Imperial Russia. This versatile stone, now also found in Brazil, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Tanzania, comes in melee to 5 carat sizes. This gem is so rare, synthetic (man-made) stones have become a popular alternative, featuring the same elements as the natural alexandrite.
ADORN YOURSELF WITH ALEXANDRITE YEAR-ROUND
The natural alexandrite is not just for June birthdays! The brilliant fire and color changing abilities make this gem a beauty all year long. Alexandrite is an extremely hard gem, so it’s durable enough to wear in a ring every day. An alexandrite stone for your custom jewelry can be a spectacular choice for expressing your ever-changing moods and ensembles. Whether your alexandrite purchase is for a simple necklace, bracelet or earrings, or the unique centerpiece for a wedding ring, it’s sure to garner you the admiration of others and become a treasured heirloom.
EASY CARE
Simply clean alexandrite with warm, soapy water. You can also safely steam or ultra-sonically clean an alexandrite stone.
WE CAN HELP SEARCH FOR YOUR ALEXANDRITE TREASURE
Find heirloom quality alexandrite gemstones at Mardon Jewelers gallery. Our thanks to our gem-brokering service, we can search the world over for that special alexandrite stone just for you–at prices far lower than normal retail! Browse our website, call our store at (951) 682-2325, or shop our historic Mission Inn location in Riverside Mall.
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