About Alexandrite gemstone

About Alexandrite gemstone buyer and jewelry collector guide

According to a widely popular but controversial story, alexandrite was discovered by Nils Nordenskjold, on the Tsarevich Alexander´s sixteenth birthday on April 17, 1834 and named Alexandrite in honor of the future Tsar of the Russian Empire.

Myths, Legends and Lore

Alexandrite Myths, Legends and Lore

Eliphas Levi , French author and magician, connects duality of color of alexandrite with a duality of human blood - venous and arterial and calling alexandrite "the favorite charm of our time which clears and strengthens the blood vessels".

Identification of Alexandrite

Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations

Knowing thedifference between a synthetic and a natural alexandrite requires both experience and knowledge. Most gemstones described as synthetic alexandrite are actually synthetic corundum laced with vanadium and has been around for 100 years.