Alexandrite & Diamond Pendant

Alexandrite is a remarkable and highly coveted gemstone known for its mesmerizing color-changing properties. What sets alexandrite apart is its ability to exhibit different colors under varying lighting conditions. In daylight or fluorescent light, it appears green to bluish-green, while in incandescent light, it transforms into shades of red, purplish-red, or raspberry. This remarkable phenomenon is known as the “alexandrite effect” and contributes to the stone’s rarity and allure.

Due to its scarcity and unique color-changing feature, alexandrite is considered one of the most valuable and sought-after gemstones in the world. The finest specimens with strong and vivid color shifts command the highest prices in the market. Historically, Russian alexandrites from the Urals were the most celebrated, but today, new sources have been discovered in places like Brazil, Sri Lanka, and East Africa. Despite these findings, genuine high-quality alexandrite remains relatively rare, adding to its exclusivity and desirability among collectors and connoisseurs.