Loose Oval 0.45 Carat Alexandrite with GIA report

Alexandrite is a rare and captivating gemstone best known for its remarkable color-changing ability. A variety of the mineral chrysoberyl, it displays a striking shift in color depending on the lighting: green to bluish-green in daylight or fluorescent light, and red to purplish-red under incandescent light a phenomenon often referred to as the “alexandrite effect.” Discovered in the 1830s in Russia’s Ural Mountains and named in honor of Tsar Alexander II, alexandrite quickly became a symbol of good fortune and balance. Its hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale makes it highly durable and well-suited for jewelry. Natural alexandrite is exceptionally rare and valuable, with deposits found in places like Sri Lanka, Brazil, and East Africa, Revered as a June birthstone, alexandrite continues to fascinate collectors and gem lovers alike with its enchanting dual nature and vivid hues.

• Type: Chrysoberyl Alexandrite
• Total Carat Weight: 0.45
• Measurements: 6.06 x 4.52 x 2.16
• Cut/Shape: Oval
• Color: Greenish Blue changing to Purple
• Origin: Brazil
• Treatment: None
• Report: GIA