Reblog: Jewelry Terminology: What is an Alexandrite?

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Of all the stones used in jewelry the alexandrite might be the most rare; even more rare than a diamond.  It was named after the Russian tsar Alexander II who was alive during the 1800’s.  The very first alexandrite crystals were found in April 1834 in the Urals.

The alexandrite will show both red and green which happen to be the official colors of old imperial Russia.

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