Alexandrite: Phenomenal gemstones explained. What makes Alexandrite a unique and amazing gemstone?

Alexandrite is one of the most valuable, iconic and phenomenal gemstones in the world. Alexandrite is the most well known color change gemstone and one of the most recognizable phenomenal gems in the world. With all that going for it, many people misunderstand this unique gemstone. Alexandrite has a rich history and a one of today's most desired gems. The video examines some of the most important aspects of Alexandrite.
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What we are looking at in this video:
- What is Alexandrite
- history of Alexandrite
- Where is Alexandrite found
- How does color change in gemstones work
- What should you know when buying Alexandrite
- Are there imitations to Alexandrite
- is Alexandrite a good choice
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[@HeleneRMLace]

I have been collecting Alexandrite since the age of 16 now I am 68yrs old and I don't dare let my husband know about how many I own. Another one will be joining my collection soon. I even own raw uncut stones

[@ahmedalderbas]

Now he would know if he reads your comment 🤣

[@xxxcxxx2253]

I wish I were a family member of yours who could inherit a stone. It is a dream of mine to own a fine Alexandrite. 3:00 Stone on the last column being it for me when it comes to the color change I would love to own (the second column being beautiful as well). It could be a small stone, just big enough to appreciate the color change.

[@desprado3663]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁good for you girl!

[@Ruksh885]

I am from sri lanka. I have natural alex 14 cts

[@financialeducation7331]

I own a beautiful crystal that have this color changing properties. growth lines can be appreciated throughout the hole portion of the raw crystal. tubular like lines inside of the crystal can be appreciated with strong jewelers loupe however it is very clean & has no air bubbles. when exposed under certain white lights it shift's to light blue-dark blue & under some other white lights a mint light green-emerald green can also be clearly appreciated. Also when exposed to Incandescent light & or fire light an raspberry red-pinkish or purplish hue can be clearly appreciated. it is a triclinic shaped crystal. I do not know for sure what it is. found it on a remote river bend mixed up with a mica saturated sand & river pebbles deposit. your help on identifying what it is will be very appreciated.

[@traceyleeherrera5247]

When I was a younger woman I had a patient that had a huge pendant that was absolutely lovely (I wasn't passionate about jewelry yet so that I noticed it was simply due to it's captivating beauty) As I brought her down the hallway to the Nurse's station we hit a large window and I turned to guide her to my desk. The color change took place before my eyes & it was magnificent! It was so incredible I had to show all the other nurses! She explained that her granddaughter had married very, very well and it was the very 1st extravagant gift she bought for her! How dear our grandmother's are to us!!💝

[@bunnylexy2625]

My name's Alexandrine, so when I was born in the 90's my mom decided to try to get an Alexandrite for me. Cute idea right? Well, our local jeweler looked at her and was like: no you're not. At the time it was way more expensive than diamonds! But she didn't know because google (and your wonderfully informative video) didn't exist of course. Now that I'm more informed, maybe I'll try to get one for myself. They are truly fascinating stones.

[@traviswall1982]

I went to a gem store in Asheville, NC and asked to see it, cause it is my birthstone as well. Dude had to open a safe to bring it out and show me. 😲😲😲 Only time I ever saw one.

[@amyroberts7629]

My daughter and I went into a jewelry store in Park City, Utah. They had some amazing jewelry that were made by well known designers in the area. We found a very nice silver leafed band ring, with a small round Alexandrite stone in the middle. Knowing the value and rarity of finding a genuine Alexandrite, my daughter purchased the ring. It is very beautiful :)

[@Rebecc.aAdams]

i recently inherited my grandmothers fine Alexandrite ring this is so amazing to learn about

[@groveavenue]

When I visited my homeland, Sri Lanka, in 1976 (aged 23) I was shown the amazing qualities of alexandrite. I thought I would like my life to be devoted to this remarkable gemstone. Alas! life is chaotic and my alexandrite fantasy evaporated in the disasters that enveloped me. This good video shows me what might have been. I am 69 :)

[@AlvaSudden]

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[@devonwilliams2423]

Its like sitting on a tablesheet but in the essence of grandmas reading nook

[@tintinhickey5869]

People have always admired my alexandrite ring & I love it in its grey/green/blue colour....it can look like an amethyst as well ....

[@feleciawallace8420]

@Tintin -- you're very lucky to own this beautiful gem, after learning the history I'd like to own one as well, but I'm afraid of buying a fake.

[@patyoung5330]

Wow! Actually your post is the only one I have ever heard describing my ring. Its greyish green and amythyst color. I got mine is1969 as gift from husband. All the others I've seen were bright green and purple-synthetic I guess.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Alexandrite is an amazing stone, I own some from Brazil, it’s colour change is subtle. I’ve also got some rough Russian Alexandrite which is a totally different colour, more blue than green, but very red under incandescent light. It’s the light the stone rejects is what you see. Great video, thanks fo sharing.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

You own rough Russian?? I'm so envious!!

[@YourAverageJeweler]

Thank you!

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

@@itsacarolbthing5221 - yea, it is accompanied with the old mining document. In Russian.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

@@rogerhargreaves2272 oh!! I'd love to see that! You are very lucky.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

@@itsacarolbthing5221 - there is a picture of it on my Instagram if you would like to see it.

[@LRWdesign]

I have a .28. tcw natural Russian alexandrite that I have had for decades. It is a loose round stone. The color change is a raspberry purple pinkish color by incandescent light and a more blue green by daylight. It is my husband’s birthstone and I plan to have it set in a ring containing several other gems I have. I just have to find the right setting. Hence your advice on finding a jeweler I trust is so valuable and informative for me. ❤️🥰🤦‍♀️

[@YourAverageJeweler]

glad I can help!

[@km-nq4tj]

Sounds marvelous!

[@janinekier3705]

I love this video… ty for the incredible information ❤ As many others here…. I too have been fortunate to inherit an Alexandrite ring.. but it’s a fabulous man’s ring- my grandmother gifted a Brazilian 8 ct square cut men’s 24Kt gold ring to my dad when he was 20 yrs old- that was 60yrs ago…. & only a few yrs back dad gave me his Alexandrite ring! I wear it proudly…& get lots of compliments…❤

[@roberttyrrell2250]

I had the honor of creating an Alexandrite Tahitian Gold pearl pendant in 14k for a customer. Birthday Present for his wife. My mother has a gorgeous Russian Alex necklace & bracelet set. Russian is basically mined out. Nice grape to raspberry. Right now Brazil is producing some of finest.

[@virginiaandrade8009]

That must have looked absolutely brilliant! Wish I could've seen it..

[@michellego8214]

Just bought a carat of alexandrite ring.. it is beautiful... Emerald by day, ruby by night

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

My stones go from a clear, gentle green to a vivid shocking pink. It's marvellous. I think the record for the highest price ever paid for a gem was for a Russian Alexandrite. Mine is from the seam that was found in Orissa, which is on the same topographical line as the Russian seams that are now depleted. I also have colour change sapphires from Tunduru, but the colour change is much more subtle.

[@pysixguy8119]

Interesting. May I ask where you got it? Good quality legitimate Russian Alex is impossible to find.

[@EduardoQuevedoNAT-ISA-DAN]

I m from Costa Rica and I have a 12 mm Alexandrite from Russia, on 1968 my wife graduate from high school and her father and her went to Cavalini Italian jewlery to choose the stone , they show her some stones and she got hook on the " mood stone" or color change Alexandrite, she has the 8 mm oval smooth dome on 14 k gold ring. After for unknow reazon she went back to the store a bought the round 12 mm to later make a custoum ring that never happen. On 1972 we start dateing and on January 13 1973 on my birhday she give has a present the stone. So it is at list about 50 to 60 years old what I think , make it a real Russian Alexandrite becouse the Brazil ones were found in 1987. I will like to be advice in how to get it cerified , becouse for what I see on the forums it can go from $50 k to $70k per carat

[@LisaKnobel]

@@EduardoQuevedoNAT-ISA-DAN send it to GIA.

[@feleciawallace8420]

Thanks YAJ -- I always learn something of value in your video's.

[@YourAverageJeweler]

Glad to hear it!

[@khaledhamdy79]

Thank you for this wonderful channel and the accurate information...I wish episodes about the spirituality of gemstones ...

[@1275karie]

I have one and I love it. In some light is looks purple in other light it looks deep blue or even bright pink.

[@bellaann4942]

I inherited a necklace that is supposed to be amethyst. My grandmother purchased it in the gift shop of a gemstone mine in Egypt in 1971. However it has red and blue in light.

[@KineticEV]

Thanks. I'm a June baby and looking for a mens birthstone ring and saw so many extremally cheap rings out there set in sterling silver and need a crash course on the stone itself.

[@atuao7849]

I am also looking for one. Could you please direct me if you find any genuine sites?

[@peterwiley4383]

Love what you do, some very interesting information, thanks.

[@syedmaricar9946]

Listening learning and developing my skills.

[@lorit.3007]

Thank you ! U gave a great presentation! Yes June's origanel Birthstone! I'm a ♋ ..I knew from the time I was about 4 that they were rare.Iv always wanted one!✨

[@pattimessenger6214]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@YourAverageJeweler]

My pleasure!

[@shigefaizal]

I love to know about Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Sphene, Moonstone & Coral. Thank you!!

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[@gladysgahel7264]

Very interesting and educational. Thank you

[@YourAverageJeweler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shawncochran1285]

Excellent and informative video!

[@patrickcanonigo6307]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chucklevision3961]

💕Love, 💕Love,💕Love this magical mystical stone, . . . . .I was very lucky to purchase a 💎Alexandrite ring some years ago, . . . . even though it's not a top range faceted stone, . . . I still really love the ring, . . . . .. . . simply b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l.!

[@antoniorazo5146]

Very interesting facts about Alexandrite! Thanks for sharing

[@YourAverageJeweler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@antoniorazo5146]

You have a great deal of experience and knowledge! Thanks for sharing

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[@mercoid]

Fascinating

[@lilitharam44]

Great video! Just found your channel & love it!

[@YourAverageJeweler]

Thanks for watching!

[@deannaallen4670]

My birthstone and trying to find a stone of 1ct. So hard to find and the ones I have found are basically colored glass. This is frustrating. Just learned they can grow them in a lab but not sure about that.

[@zachgalaxy7695]

My birthstone is Alexandrite. So in the past as my school ring has a big Alexandrite in the middle with diamonds on the sides. To me this stone is interesting.

[@susanmance9436]

Thanks for your informative videos. I know a bit about minerals and gemstones, but you have filled a lot of gaps in my knowledge. One of my favorites is dendritic agates. Could you perhaps do a video on how the inclusions form those tree-like structures in the stone? I find stones like that fascinating. I have a silver ring with a very small tree like design, got it from an artist. Thanks

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[@jeckray]

I have a question. What dies recrystallized mean? I bought an alexandrite from Japan with certificate and that’s what stated on it. Tranparent is blue green red green. Pleochroism is recognized. The certificate is from Japan GSI. Is this a lab grown?

[@lordsilvis1048]

Have you thought about doing a video on Sphalerite? A pretty spectacular gem when you get it out in the light.

[@YourAverageJeweler]

There are a lot of great obscure gemstones. I want to eventually get to as many as possible.

[@lordsilvis1048]

I love a lot of the lesser known stones. I noticed they usually have more vivid and rich coloring than the big names.

[@manatworkhoyeahlovegodmade6373]

Should have a few. There are nice understand light. But there is more see down the road

[@murdockreach5524]

Great information Thanks

[@SMOKEY1207]

Question,How would I go about selling a piece of rough, polished natural Alexandrite that weighs 1192.0 ct that's not certified ?

[@Herb23]

Are there any good place to buy, That you you recommend ?

[@HeleneRMLace]

I will wait for the best of the stones from Russia, I have always been excited about these stones

[@tipr8739]

tsarina jewels looks like they have some. idk how much

[@brianchinyemba3818]

What are signs that the area has emerald?what can cause emerald to have Firestone/black inclusion inside making it not to be transparent.

[@rickymcguire9084]

I have an alixandright stone about carott and a half it's crimson purple green and blue it's awsom would take 20 thou. But would like to keep it

[@pynvlogs]

Wow great

[@1crazyfloridaguy786]

I've seen mine be a little green blueish Color at times but it's almost always like a more purple color

[@imstillaliveimstillalive928]

i have alexandrite too from someone said that are natural, but the colour purple dominant, when change colour spot light torch Led give blue colour, become blue colour, and if take to spot light red colour become red dark, and than the spot light torch Led blinking blue and red mixed both , become combine mixed blue and red,. and when i walking outside in daylight of sun light become purple mix brown rather gray at side surface🙏 thx for explain 🙏🙏

[@454roadwarrior]

How can I contact you regarding a 2.4 Russian Alexandrite, Untreated... ?

[@Phatnaru0002]

Hi., Maybe you can help me. I want to get my fiancee an engagement ring with alexandrite, and I've seen some that get bright blue in daylight and red in indoor light. How do I find one that does that?

[@emilymaher3020]

I'm so glad I found this video! I have a necklace that I was told had amethyst in it, but the color changing of the stone totally threw me off. Then on top of that, at a little local jewelry shop, they put the stone under UV light and it started glowing this pink/red color! I was told by them it could be alexandrite but they didnt have enough familiarity with the gem to tell me for sure, and all other videos I've found on youtube show more of that green/red color change while mine is purple(artificial)/blue(natural). Definitely makes me more confident that it could be alexandrite. Do you have any recommendations on where I could take it to get a definite identification? There's a Jared near me I was thinking about but perhaps you have some other ideas. Thank you so much for posting this video it was super helpful!

[@morenoh149]

It’s probably alexandite. No other stones change color

[@LisaKnobel]

There are certainly other color change gemstones, but Alexandrite is distinct. And, it will fluoresce brilliantly under UV light. But, so will Sapphire. And, even synthetic Sapphire you get the brilliant color. There is man made Alexandrite, but, I don't know if it will fluoresce too. If the setting is older then it is likely natural. If it is a more current setting, you can bet it is synthetic. Good luck, your only option to know for sure would be to send it to GIA for certification. But, that can get pricey.

[@marionvanstaalduinen8562]

What is the difference between alexandrite and colour change sapphire?

[@cygnia]

Would you ever consider doing a video on lapis lazuli?

[@YourAverageJeweler]

It is a possibility. Lapis has a lot of history!

[@jairprado5538]

Eu tenho também

[@davidariamirroarkyoung]

Would you please do a video on biasterism I can't find barely any examples or even videos showing it

[@pumpkindiamond994]

Can I make a suggestion video topic? Like which is more beautiful, valuable and rare? A vivid orange diamond that is Type Ia 480nm, Type Ib or Type IIa?

[@sergioortega5869]

hello good morning. hey there I have two alexandrite the first one is over 9+ carats. and the other is Over 16 + carats I like they are clean to the eye

[@birenikapachki]

Just recently I bought a silver ring with a small gem stone, that was sold to me as a Tourmaline, and was advised that it changes colors from green (inside store/ unnatural light) to pinkish purple color (outside/natural daylight). I’ve started reading about it, because was curious what are the physics behind the color change and found about Alexandrite thinking that my stone is this, but it changes the opposite compared to what the videos say. Green when indoors and pinkish when outdoors. So even after couple of videos, I am still very confused do I have a real stone or lab made and how it called. Any help on this?😅

[@cfrost87]

Lab made stones are chemically identical to natural stones.

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[@samuelsousa-cp2cy]

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[@TayDay25]

That was good

[@georgemoore2226]

Are there or is there a cut(s) that show the color off especially well for alexanderite?

[@YourAverageJeweler]

The color change should not be affected by cut, but a good stone cutter can get the most out of the color itself.

[@potatoprincess1517]

Thats my birthstone (june) babies

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[@avalokitesvaraprameasavanm1093]

Do you have email that I can send pictures of rough alexandrine for review. Thanks 😊

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Alexander has done a few things.

[@nwanyaaugustine608]

Please can you do video on Paraiba-type Tourmaline?

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[@nana.gemstone5482]

are synthetics dichroic

[@TM-zs3rm]

Thankyou for your teaching

[@YourAverageJeweler]

It's my pleasure

[@Jennifery7h7tb7y]

can you have a lab created alexandrite that only turns green to blue?

[@sobando7515]

i have some in africa where can i send it to you to check the stones and do you know witch market buy this stones ?

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[@littleshaman1803]

Shameless question here. Can you recommend a good store that sells authentic alexandrite stones? Grateful for any answer. Thank you.

[@YourAverageJeweler]

I do speak to this in some of my other videos…short answer though: I would look for independent jewelry stores that stock genuine natural gemstones and can speak with some confidence in their process and what treatments their stones go through to gauge their knowledge.

[@polielie]

I got a gem stone ring as a gift. It changes its color but the opposite way. It is ruby in daylight and green under artificial light. Is this also alexandrite? Could someone please help me?

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[@Nothing19800]

Is it possible to have one test as a sapphire with a presidium gem indicator?? What would it test as??? I have SEVERAL color changing stones similar.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

A refractometer would be best. Maybe a Chelsea filter.

[@Nothing19800]

@@rogerhargreaves2272 I have a “ruby filter” what should I look for and how should I angle the light??

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[@YourAverageJeweler]

I agree with @Roger Hargreaves. You will also have to look closely at inclusions to confirm they are natural. There are several lab grown color change. They will show the same as natural on most of these tests.

[@moonwater13]

Would you recomend using an ultrasonic cleaner for this jem?

[@YourAverageJeweler]

Alexandrite is a pretty stable stone. the question would be more relevant if your stone is moderately to heavily included. There could be concerns at that point.

[@moonwater13]

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[@rawdawgpendants5490]

Can it be synthesized? Or made by man? And does it glow red in uv?

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[@ambrosialovly3676]

Pineal gland it gets both left and right brain to do something amazing.thats why im here

[@sittingyak]

I just bought a 7.5ct alexandrite off eBay auction and it claims to be natural but I have doubts

[@salehalkhulifi]

I saw Alexandrite stone worth 20 million USD .

[@MsBrooklyn62]

How do I find a nice Alexandrite necklace for my Granddaughter?

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[@DEADxCoOL]

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[@Annemariekira]

Russian and Brazilian alexandrites are the best in terms of color change

[@payang1460]

I got a set of gemstone, it changes color when I turn it into different angles or light, red, green, and brownish. I’m not sure if its real or not. Or what kind of gemstone is that.

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What could be the price of 375 Carat One piece Alexandrite my friend ?

[@roberttyrrell2250]

Good luck finding anything that large. The largest found is only approx 142ct( rough uncut) You'll pay $1200 pr/ct for good nat seed lab created Alexandrite. I did a pc for customer 8 yrs ago. 2x3mm oval (about size of grain of rice) @ $300/ pr stone x's 30. Depending on qlty color country of origin you can easy pay $10k USD for 1 ct. As ct size increases the price pr ct increases exponentially. Russian Allex is basically mined out. I think they found a small pocket 10 yrs ago. Thats probably gone or close to it. Sri Lanka has some lower grades, olive green to sand brown colors more like chrysoberyl. Brazil is still producing best color clarity right now. I lost one of the 2x3 when setting plier slipped. Seen it go. Spent 4 days on hand knees. Got to be behind my bench under clam molding. I'm ripping the floor out before I move.😁

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[@mfanwelikeit3760]

My engagement ring is alexandrite ❤

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[@Chiselnyc]

It’s my birthstone but so expensive to get a descent size gem, I have no interest in buying it.

[@miss_intellectual199]

It’s my birthstone as well!

[@Chad-Giga.]

Tanzanite does this also

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[@agustis1226]

I have natural rough alexandrite colour changes

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I hate when jewelers poo poo many gemstones for rings. Just stop. Opal is very soft. Worn in rings all the time. I have a Nigerian tourmaline( 7 mohs) I wear daily for yrs. Even in my work I have no probs.

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