{"id":13574,"date":"2023-03-22T19:42:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T19:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=13574"},"modified":"2026-05-13T17:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:29:50","slug":"june-birthstone-alexandrite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/june-birthstone-alexandrite\/","title":{"rendered":"June Birthstone: Alexandrite Color, Meaning &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-49px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;40px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>Alexandrite: June Birthstone Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexandrite Color:<\/strong><span> Green, yellow, blue, red, pink, purple, gray<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexandrite Mohs Hardness Scale Rating:<\/strong><span> 8.5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexandrite Symbolism &amp; Meaning:<\/strong><span> Fortune, luck and embracing change<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alexandrite Zodiac Signs:<\/strong><span> Gemini and Cancer<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/alexandrite-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;alexandrite gemstone&#8221; title_text=&#8221;alexandrite-1&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;75%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>What is Alexandrite?<o:p><\/o:p><\/h2>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>Alexandrite is a rare form of chrysoberyl. First discovered in 1830 in the Ural Mountains in Western Russia, alexandrite is one of the rarest gemstones in the world. The finest examples of alexandrite have the unique characteristic of appearing green in natural or fluorescent light and glowing brownish or purplish red in incandescent light. While other gems can change color depending on a light-source change, Alexandrite\u2019s is so dramatic that the phenomenon is often called \u201cthe alexandrite effect.\u201d\u00a0Alexandrite\u2019s color changing properties are due to trace amounts of chromium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Alexandrite Color &amp; Value<\/h2>\n<p><span>Natural alexandrite is very rare, and even lab-created stones are expensive. When certain types of long, thin inclusions are oriented parallel to each other, they can create an additional phenomenon called chatoyancy, or the cat\u2019s-eye effect, increasing the alexandrite\u2019s value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Due to limited supply in nature, lab-grown Alexandrite was created in the 1960s. Alexandrites can be grown through melt, hydrothermal, or flux methods in a lab. These synthetic stones have the same chemical and physical properties as natural alexandrites. Although synthetic alexandrites are far less expensive than natural alexandrites, they\u2019re still among the most expensive synthetic gemstones available. They tend to have a blue to purple color change.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AZZZD0030F_670x670.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;alexandrite necklace&#8221; title_text=&#8221;AZZZD0030F_670x670&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>Alexandrite Care &amp; Cleaning<\/h2>\n<p>Alexandrite is easily cared for, requiring cleaning with a gentle solution made specifically for jewelry. Borsheims also offers small \u201cultrasonic\u201d cleaners that clean your jewelry with high-frequency sound. It is important to have your jewelry professionally cleaned and checked three to four times a year. When not worn, alexandrite jewelry should be stored in a jewelry box lined with soft fabric.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW68420658 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68420658 BCX0\">How Did Alexandrite Get Its Name?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW68420658 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW68420658 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW138969019 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138969019 BCX0\">Alexandrite was named after Russian Tsar Alexander II, as it was first discovered in Russia in the 1830s on his birthday.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW138969019 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW68420658 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW2558723 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2558723 BCX0\">Where Is Alexandrite Found?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW2558723 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW68420658 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW2558723 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78079690 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78079690 BCX0\">Alexandrite was originally found in Russia but is now mined in places like Brazil, Sri<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78079690 BCX0\">Lanka<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78079690 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and East Africa.<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78079690 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78079690 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW78079690 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW68420658 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW2558723 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW291654 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW291654 BCX0\">Does Alexandrite Change Color?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW291654 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW68420658 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW2558723 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW291654 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW192051670 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192051670 BCX0\">Yes, its most defining feature is its ability to change color depending on the light source.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW192051670 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is Alexandrite Expensive?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW157720781 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157720781 BCX0\">Yes, alexandrite is one of the rarest gemstones and is typically more expensive than many other gems, especially with strong color change.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW157720781 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW149787542 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149787542 BCX0\">How to Tell if Alexandrite Is Real<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149787542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149787542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149787542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW150511824 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150511824 BCX0\">A true alexandrite will show a distinct color change under different lighting, shifting from green in daylight to red or purplish tones in incandescent light.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW150511824 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149787542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW108172923 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108172923 BCX0\">Is Alexandrite More Expensive than Diamond?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW108172923 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149787542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW108172923 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW233930598 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233930598 BCX0\">In many cases, high-quality alexandrite is rarer and can be more expensive per carat than diamond.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW233930598 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW21955676 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW21955676 BCX0\">Does Alexandrite Fade in Sunlight?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW21955676 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW141035026 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141035026 BCX0\">No, alexandrite is color-stable and does not fade with normal exposure to sunlight.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW141035026 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149787542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW108172923 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243727087 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW107263519 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107263519 BCX0\">Does Alexandrite Make a Good Engagement Ring?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW107263519 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149787542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW108172923 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243727087 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW107263519 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149787542 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW108172923 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW243727087 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW107263519 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW33277898 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33277898 BCX0\">Yes, if you want something a little different, alexandrite is a beautiful choice, known for its rare color-changing effect and everyday durability.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33277898 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33277898 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>perfect for someone who loves a ring that feels personal and a bit unexpected.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW33277898 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether you 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