Friday, June 16, 2006

Gemstone Acquisition Of The Month

The long quest for alexandrite is over. Someone very lucky from Toronto will receive this alexandrite oval in a platinum setting. This alexandrite features an unusual combination of a fine colour change and exceptional clarity, making it one of the very top alexandrites ever to be unearthed from this deposit in Tunduru.

Although Russian alexandrite has the most historical value, fine stones are no longer available on the market and top gems like this stone is extremely rare. Alexandrite is the stone of duality. Green or red, good luck or misfortune, the significance is interpretive and related to social and historical context of time and culture. Forever changing its colors, alexandrite is a magical gemstone with universal appeal that continues to fascinate and be admired by astrologers, scientists, and gem lovers throughout the world.