Most of us have never seen a natural alexandrite gem in person, yet the stone continues to be a source of public interest. Alexandrite is a member of the chrysoberyl family of minerals, prized because of its enchanting ability to change color. Alexandrite is green or blue-green in daylight and under fluorescent lighting and morphs to shades of red when displayed in incandescent light.
This rare and expensive gemstone is hard to find in your everyday jewelry store, despite being named the official birthstone of June. The fascinating history and lore make the alexandrite stone one of the most desired on the market.
