Because of
alexandrite's unique ability to absorb certain elements of the
color spectrum, it can look greenish-bluish-grey in daylight and reddish-purple (raspberry red) under artificial light. The
color change effect of this amazing gemstone is the standard by which all others are judged.
Alexandrite has a distinguished and glamorous past: this rare colored gemstone is named after the Russian tsar Alexander II (1818-1881), the very first loose crystals having been discovered in April 1834 in the emerald mines near the Tokovaya River in the Urals. The discovery was made on the day the future tsar came of age. Since it shows both
red and
green, the principal
colors of old Imperial Russia, it inevitably became the national stone of tsarist Russia. Although
alexandrite is a relatively young colored gemstone, it certainly has a noble history. We have become one of the world's leading precious and semi-precious
loose Alexandrite dealers with one of the most extensive selections of
Alexandrite Chrysoberyl. At AJS Gems, you will find a large collection of Fine Quality Wholesale cut
loose Alexandrite gemstones to help add beauty and maybe a little extra fun to your life.
