Gemstone Report

Alexandrite is a rare gemstone that is famous for its color-changing properties. It was first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in 1830 and is named after Tsar Alexander II.
Alexandrite is a variety of the mineral chrysoberyl and is characterized by its green color in daylight and its red or purplish-red color in incandescent light. The color change is due to the presence of chromium in the crystal structure.
The most valuable Alexandrite stones exhibit a distinct color change and have a strong, saturated color in both daylight and incandescent light. Larger stones are rarer and therefore more expensive.