Alexandrite stones: A type of gem that is more expensive than diamond

Alexandrite stones are one of the most 'crazy' gems in the world gem market, they have the emerald look and color (emerald) during the day and 'incarnate' like rubies on the board. night.

What is Alexandrite Stone?

Alexandrite stone is an extremely rare mineral in the Crizoberyl group (Chrysoberyl) with a color changing effect . Recognized in the history of gemstones and mineralogies, they were first found in the Ural mountain of the Russian Federation in the early 1830s, during a long period of hardship to the rich in the stone market. In the world, today they have been found in some countries like Sri Lanka, East Africa and Brazil.

The color change effect of Alexandrite.(Photo: GIA).

Even so, getting a quality stone is still a very difficult thing. The value of the Alexandrite goes beyond diamond.

The color changing properties of Alexandrite stones are like geckos, they are a gentle green stone in the daylight or placed under fluorescent lights, the red glow is soft in a light environment or in the dark. . Very sensitive, just a little change of light in the room makes them radiate charm that no one can resist.

Naturally, the Alexandrite is not the only mineral with a color-changing effect in the light environment. But their beauty and 'sparkle' are not comparable to any gemstone, which is called the 'Alexandrite effect' separately. Stone also has the characteristic "omnidirectional - pleochroic" (their color will vary depending on the angle of view).

History and legend of Alexandrite

The first large reserves of Alexandrite quarry were found in Russia's Ural mountain in 1830. The first stones with beautiful effects were offered to the Tsar at the time of Alexander the Great II. Next, they were then named after the young king's name. Alexandrite is attached to the chest by Russian soldiers wearing red and blue uniforms and considers them as symbols of the royal army, the talisman and shows loyalty to the king.

Alexander the Great in red blue costume .

The first quarry, despite its large reserves, has been exhausted for a long time, and today new mines in Sri Lanka, East Africa or Brazil rarely exploit high-quality stones and the transition effect is as standard as Russian stones.