Alexandrite is believed to foster the joy of living by entering the lives of those that possess too much self-discipline. Alexandrite reminds us of our origin in the universe and our purpose in life, bringing cheer to its wearer.
It gives hope to those who despair about life and strengthens them by constantly reminding them of the “light” in people. By constantly changing its color, Alexandrite proves that life is not as it always seems to be, and that under certain circumstances it smiles, as it is one with God.
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Although crystals of Chrysoberyl are not uncommon, the gemstone variety, Alexandrite, is one of the rarest and most expensive gemstones you can find. Chrysoberyl Cat’s-eye is believed to have mystical properties and Hindus once believed that a cat’s eye guarded its owner’s health and provided assurance against poverty. The last of the three, Chrysoberyl is not well known, but is quite durable and free from inclusions, and comes in a wide variety of colors, from green, greenish-yellow, and yellow, to brown at fraction of the price of its two cousins Cat’s-eye and Alexandrite. Pale yellow Brazilian stones were use by the Portuguese and Spanish in the 17th and 18th centuries to make superb jewelry. The name Chrysoberyl is from the Greek chrysos, meaning golden, and beryllos, which refers to the beryllium content.
Chrysoberyl is commonly found in Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Tanzania, and in Connecticut and Colorado. Original deposits of Alexandrite have been mainly worked out, but some is still mined in Brazil and Sri Lanka. Synthetic chrysoberyl, synthetic corundum, and synthetic spinel have all been produced to imitate Alexandrite’s color.
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The story of gemstones is as old as the hills in which they formed, millions of years ago. Gleaning our knowledge from ancient burial sites, we know that gems were used for weapons as well as for adornment. Gemstone jewelry has been found in graves dating back 20,000 years. In the past, people worked mainly with local gemstones. Jade was carved in China 4,500 years ago, Egyptian craftsmen use lapis, carnelian, and turquoise, and the Romans carved agate. In the East, diamonds, rubies, and sapphires were very popular.
The beauty of gemstones, their shimmering colors and perfect forms, led people to believe that the came from the heavens. Superstitions grew up around them, and different stones were deemed able to do everything from curing drunkenness to calming the roughest seas. The alleged power of gemstones extended beyond the supernatural, and were also thought to have medicinal properties. Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine still involves gemstones, and healing with crystals is a growing art.
In China, powdered pearl is prescribed for skin complaints and is also used in many facial creams. Powdered lapis, taken in pill form, is a regular constituent of traditional Chinese medicine. In ancient times, gemstones were placed on an injured or infected part of the body. Mystical powers were attributed to rock crystal as it was polished and made into crystal balls that could “see into the future.”
Many ancient tribes believed that bones and claws of fallen prey would give them powers of invincibility, so they were incorporated into decorative talismanic jewelry. North American Indians once used stone fetishes such as stone buffalos to attempt to influence the forces of nature.
Gems have been associated with different months of the year since the 1st century. The wearing of birthstones was, and still is, deemed lucky. It fist became a popular custom in the 18th century, in Poland.
Alexandrite is believed to foster the joy of living by entering the lives of those that possess too much self-discipline. Alexandrite reminds us of our origin in the universe and our purpose in life, bringing cheer to its wearer.
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The story of gemstones is as old as the hills in which they formed, millions of years ago. Gleaning our knowledge from ancient burial sites, we know that gems were used for weapons as well as for adornment. Gemstone jewelry has been found in graves dating back 20,000 years. In the past, people worked mainly with local gemstones. Jade was carved in China 4,500 years ago, Egyptian craftsmen use lapis, carnelian, and turquoise, and the Romans carved agate. In the East, diamonds, rubies, and sapphires were very popular.
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