THE ALEXANDRITE AFFECT

Alexandrite gemstone is rare chrysoberyl mineral with a special ability to change color. Natural Alexandrite may appear radiant blue-green in daylight which changes to reddish purple in artificial light. This color change affect in gemstones is referred to as the Alexandrite affect. Some sapphires and garnets too display this Alexandrite affect. The change of color may range from 5%-100%, it may change completely or slightly, partially or throughout the stone, the higher the percentage of color change the rarer and more expensive the alexandrite gemstone. Also how fast the real alexandrite changes its color is also important in determining the value. To sum up bigger gemstones with higher and faster color change properties are considered more valuable.

ALEXANDRITE FACTS

• Emerald by day, ruby by night- alexandrite is a rare color changing stone. It changes color from electric emerald green in daylight to rich pinkish red-reddish purple in artificial light.
• Alexandrite is a reasonably sturdy gemstone with 8.5 hardness on the Moh’s scale, thus alexandrite jewelry is a good choice for everyday wear.
• Clarity of an alexandrite can be compared to that of a ruby; the gems always have little inclusions. A flawless alexandrite would be one in a million.
• It is the June birthstone along with pearl.
• Good Luck Charm- alexandrite is known to bring good fortune, bring financial stability and good luck in romance.
• The Color Changing alexandrite gemstones are in trend and it has been used to make brilliant Jewelry designs like alexandrite pendant, alexandrite necklace, alexandrite bracelet, alexandrite rings

DOES THE LAB GROWN ALEXANDRITE HAVE THE SAME COLOR CHANGE AFFECT AS NATURAL ALEXANDRITE?

Yes, the Lab Created Alexandrite have the same physical and optical properties; the gems are created in controlled temperatures and pressure in the labs using the same mineral and chemicals as in natural alexandrite. Only a trained gemologist using a microscope will be able to differentiate between a lab created and a mined Alexandrite. In fact the lab grown gemstones have a better appearance, uniform color saturation, are ethically sourced and DISPLAY THE SAME COLOR CHANGING QUALITY. Lab grown gems come in all sizes above and beyond 0.50 carats unlike the natural gems. The best part is the cost; lab grown gems are far more affordable as compared to the natural gems.