For quite some time the worked out mines of the urals were thought to have been the only source for large alexandrite stones specifically specimens weighing 5 carats or more but very recently in 1987 large specimens were discovered in minas gerais brazil. They are not cuttable as far as the jeweller is concerned but could be good for collectors. Alexandrite specimens on oct 7 2010 at 12 55 cdata i have 6 stones that i seem to be battling to get valued. Alexandrite the birthstone for june is a gorgeous color change species of chrysoberyl. For this reason i have only two gems i can tell you about in detail.
See also our page displaying natural chrysoberyl cats eye jewelry. Would you like us to inform you when we add more natural alexandrite mineral specimens and crystals. Our alexandrite mineral specimens crystals are 100 natural. Alexandrite was named in the honor of russian ruler czar alexandrite ii especially because this gemstone was discovered on his birthday. For quite some time the mines of the urals were thought to have been the only source for large alexandrite stones specifically specimens weighing 5 carats or more but very recently in 1987 large specimens were discovered in minas gerais brazil.
Furthermore large specimens of alexandrite remain few and far between. Select your favorite alexandrite specimens and choose to buy now or place a bid. Found only in a handful of places around the world this gorgeous stone remains very rare in the gemstone market. It is one of the most sought after color changing variety of gemstone that is used for making precious designer jewellery and in healing therapies. See also our page displaying natural alexandrite gemstones and our page displaying natural alexandrite jewelry.
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See also our page displaying natural alexandrite gemstones and our page displaying natural alexandrite jewelry. Furthermore large specimens of alexandrite remain few and far between. See also our page displaying natural chrysoberyl cats eye jewelry. For quite some time the worked out mines of the urals were thought to have been the only source for large alexandrite stones specifically specimens weighing 5 carats or more but very recently in 1987 large specimens were discovered in minas gerais brazil.
