The Multiple Birthstones of June: Alexandrite

The third choice of birthstone for June is alexandrite! It is not as well-known as the others but has properties that make it truly unique. 

What is Alexandrite?

Alexandrite is a rare color-change gemstone that is a variety of the mineral chrysoberyl. 

Why is it Special?

Alexandrite is a part of a group of phenomenal gemstones called color change, which means that under fluorescent (daylight) and incandescent (lamp or candle) light, it can present as bluish green or purplish red.

It has been called “emerald by day and ruby by night” because depending on the light source, it will literally appear to be a different color! 

Where Does it Come From?

Alexandrite was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1830 and was named after the Czar Alexander because of the two colors the gemstone displayed. Since green and red were the national military colors of Russia, alexandrite was aptly named. 

The Ural Mountain source did not last for long, but today, we get alexandrite from Sri Lanka, East Africa, and Brazil.

I would love to help you with your alexandrite jewelry! Angela Cisneros Jewelry Concierge brings back the joy and confidence of jewelry shopping, so that you can celebrate with ease! My by-appointment approach means:

• One-on-one appointments (personal attention and no crowds!)

• Discretion and privacy (surprises remain surprises!)

• Expert help from a Graduate Gemologist with 29 years of experience (yep, that’s me!)

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