The term alexandrite effect refers to the apparent change of color in certain minerals from blue-green or greenish violet in daylight to red or reddish violet in incandescent light. This effect was ...

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Unlike mined alexandrite gemstones ... However, to achieve a contrast with the color-changing gemstone, a cool tone of platinum or white gold would be the right choice. Alexandrites, chosen ...

Until recently, Russia was the only known source of the gem, but East Africa, Brazil and Sri Lanka all now mine Alexandrite. The stone is known for its remarkable ability to change color from ...

Ahead, an expert shares the meaning behind each zodiac sign’s various birthstones—and what energy they can bring to your life ...

This chameleon-like gemstone is famed for its color-changing properties, shifting from green in daylight to red in incandescent light. Alexandrite’s rarity and mesmerising optical properties ...

The 16.53-carat Brazilian alexandrite was the center stone of a ring that sold for $1.9 million ($116,152 per carat), setting a record auction price for the color-changing mineral. It was impressive ...

fancy-vivid-pink stone that went for $12 million in May. In December, Sotheby’s sold an emerald-cut, 7-carat, fancy-intense-purplish-pink diamond for $3.4 million (pictured) in New York. Pink has been ...

Alexandrite was first discovered in Russia and named for Czar Alexander II. The stone is known for its remarkable ability to change color from a vivid green in daylight to red in artificial light. As ...

Birthstone rings hold deep meaning. These elegant pieces of jewelry represent personal identity, emotions, and cherished memories. Each gemstone is linked to a specific month, making birthstone rings ...

Forest green is a bold — yet soothing — color choice for kitchen cabinets. In this East Sussex kitchen, forest green cabinetry, including a matching beadboard kitchen island, is the star of the show.