Alexandrite earrings

Alexandrite, if it is of course a natural stone, is very expensive. Often it costs even more diamonds. This is due to its inaccessibility and the difficulties of its production. To date, known deposits of this stone in Africa, Brazil, Madagascar and Sri Lanka.

Synthetic alexandrites began to be released at the beginning of the last century. Before the beginning of World War II, this mineral was at its peak of popularity. Almost every woman of that time had earrings with alexandrite. After the war, many of them lost their husbands at the front, so the stone was called "widowed."

This stone has the properties of a chameleon. With artificial lighting, alexandrite has a dark red or even brown shade - the color of passion. But it is necessary to go out in the sun and he seems to calm down, changing his color to a more peaceful greenish-blue.

In Europe, this stone was first discovered in the XIX century. Due to its color, alexandrite is even often confused with emeralds. But at the same time he is the first much stronger than the second. As for Russia, here he became popular after the tragic death of Emperor Alexander II. In memory of his two historical reforms, alexandrite was combined in jewelry with two diamonds.

Later, this stone acquired the reputation of a talisman, bringing good luck in love. In India, jewelry with alexandrite give happiness. It is believed that this stone helps his master to get closer to spiritual perfection.

It is known that alexandrite has a protective effect against various viruses, so it is considered a stone of longevity. Earrings with alexandrite will be a great gift for your anniversary grandmother. There is also an opinion that it helps to cope with excessive nervousness, soothes and gives peace. Therefore, earrings with alexandrite will be a great gift for those whose work is associated with constant stress.

Earrings and other jewelry with this mineral help a person in financial matters. They strengthen faith in themselves, in their abilities. Minerals are able to relieve physical fatigue. Some doctors argue that alexandrite is able to warn its owner about health problems.

For people soft and indecisive, it will also be very useful. It is believed that possessing super hardness, alexandrite is able to add to its owner the same fortitude and actions and induce him to real actions.

Differences between natural and artificial stone:

• First of all, a product with a natural stone, not a stone grown in a laboratory, must necessarily have a certificate confirming its authenticity ..

• Gold earrings with alexandrite - the pleasure is not cheap. Therefore, when buying you should alert the low price of the product. It can even be very beautiful things in natural gold, but here is an artificial stone, therefore the price for it should be appropriate.

• Natural stone has several shades, smoothly flowing from rich dark green to olive with brown impurities. All decorations with bluish-pink and purple inserts are nothing more than an artificially grown version. In all jewelry stores, decorations are illuminated with artificial lamps.

With such lighting it is impossible to check the quality of the stone. Therefore, ideally, it would be nice to have the opportunity to go out with the seller or security guard to the street, where in daylight it will be possible to consider the stone in more detail.

• In addition to the above stone manufacturers, products made in Brazil are very rare. Even less often you can find jewelry made in Russia.Yes, and they must be made no later than 1995. Often, tourists are offered products with alexandrite at jewelry factories in Mexico, Thailand, Egypt, and even China. Do not believe the assurances of the sellers of the authenticity of these stones.

• If you have a sum of several thousand dollars, order earrings in gold from proven reliable experts. This is not mass production.

• When cutting alexandrite, two types of cutting are most often used. It is round (or brilliant) with 57 facets cut and stepped - when the stone is ground in the form of a trapezoid or an isosceles triangle. The light permeability of the stone depends on the quality of the cut, and hence its ability to change depending on the lighting.

The classic version is often made in gold. As a rule, such earrings are shaped as pendants with regular rounded lines.

Art nouveau earrings are suitable for special occasions. As a rule, they have an English clasp, bold design and minimal frame. Stones in the earrings of this style of execution are often large.

Earrings in vintage style are quite appropriate for solemn premium-class outlets. It can be both silver earrings, and silver with gilding. On these earrings can stand 875 silver and print in the form of a star.

Today, earrings with alexandrite can be found on the shelves of many stores. If we discard the fact that they are all the fruit of the creation of the hands of man, and not Mother Nature, there are quite a few among them that deserve attention. In the era of the Russian Empire, natural stone was set in 900 gold. In modern models, gold 585 or 583 is most often used.

However, many jewelers believe that alexandrite of pink or purple hue does not look very good in yellow and pink gold. Much brighter, he reveals his shades with white metal. Platinum and silver do not overshadow a stone, which makes it possible to open up to all its faces and allow it to play with all the modulations available to it.

It is believed that in order to avoid loneliness, it is necessary to wear alexandrite in a pair. In addition, it is believed that this stone protects the family and helps in love. Earrings with alexandrite are a great choice for those who are looking for their halves.

Choosing a ready-made version of earrings with alexandrite, one should take into account the age of the future owner. For a young lady, you can choose small silver carnations with miniature pebbles.

And for her mom, it is worth looking at hanging earrings in platinum with larger stones.

Any woman, regardless of age, will be happy to have in her collection not just single earrings, but complete with other jewelry. A set of gold or silver with alexandrite will be appropriate for the celebration of any scale. You can complete your look for an appearance by adding a necklace and earrings with alexandrite to a long evening dress.

Many precious and semiprecious stones are combined with alexandrite. For the variant for every day, earrings with alexandrite paired with topaz or citrine are well suited. The appearance must necessarily be accompanied by diamond earrings. In addition, alexandrites work well with amethysts and garnets. Often these stones even have the same shade.

• For the best preservation of the stone before visiting the pool or sauna earrings must be removed to avoid exposure to chlorine and high temperatures on the stone.
• To clean the earrings with alexandrite, add some liquid to the warm water and wash the dishes for 15 minutes, rinse with clean water and wipe the product with a dry soft lint-free cloth.
• Store all jewelry so that it does not touch each other. For greater preservation, wrap each of them in a soft napkin.
• Alexandrite should not be stored on exposed surfaces or in heat.Stone's best friends are darkness and coolness.

If you do not yet have sufficient funds to buy this alexandrite, do not be discouraged. Modern jewelry industry offers in large quantities earrings and other jewelry with artificial stone. Among them there are a lot of very beautiful specimens, which you can admire and enjoy their contemplation.

Manufacturers claim that the synthetic stone in its properties and beauty in no way inferior to natural.

Unlike natural stone, it cannot transfer energy. Therefore, even if you are not sure of the good intentions of the person who presented you this stone as a gift, you should not refuse it.