Earrings with alexandrite - a delightful gift

One of the most favorite ornaments of women, which they "took away" from the men's wardrobe, are earrings. Correctly matched, they can emphasize all the dignity of the face, and the stone - the color of the eyes. Earrings with natural alexandrite and other jewelry with it, the fifth most valuable stone, were originally worn by regal persons. In the photo below you can see a portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, mother of Alexander II, in ornaments from alexandrite.

How was Alexandrite discovered

For the first time deposits of an unknown stone were found in the Southern Urals among emerald mines. Mineralologist N. Nordenscheld found in the day a bright green mineral, which turned out, to his amazement, harder than an emerald. He decided to look at it carefully in the evening. The scientist was amazed that by candlelight the stone had acquired a bright red color.

According to another version, V. Ya. Kokovin found an unexplored mineral among the emerald mines and sent them to St. Petersburg. He was studied by the approximate Nikolai I LA Perovskii. He was completely perplexed by the hardness of the stone and its ability to change color.

In both versions, the mineral was named Alexandrite in honor of the age of the Crown Prince Alexander. The emperor wore a ring with this stone constantly. The jewel quickly became fashionable, but it was not every wealthy lady who could afford earrings with alexandrite or a set. Alexandrite was extremely rare, and almost never reached abroad. Copies in the Urals were completely closed by 1995. And the rarest finds immediately come into the ownership of the state.

Deposits abroad

The alexandrite crystals of much worse quality than the Russian ones found and quickly developed in Brazil. The Alexandrites also occasionally meet in Ceylon, Tanzania and Madagascar. If anyone wants alexandrite earrings to be necessarily natural, then he will not buy a Russian product. In our country, crystals are now grown artificially.

Growing of crystals

Novosibirsk since 1973 has become a place where scientists have found ways at high temperatures to create alexandrite of very high quality fast enough. But still for a year you can release only a few pounds. The stones are also capable of changing color, depending on the lighting. Such corundums are affordable for the average buyer, who did not occur to him that he buys a synthesized stone. Its color in daylight is blue-violet, and in the evening - red. Abroad we did not reach the production of grown alexandrite of the same high quality. The honest sellers of jewelry and earrings with alexandrite, in particular, all the links go to Russia, and the liars betray them for natural African and Ceylon.

A game of imagination?

Despite the fact that alexandrite is young, we have a belief in our country that it is necessary to wear it in an even number, otherwise the young girl will not have a pair, the wife can lose her husband. Earrings with alexandrite can best reflect the negative impact on the owner. This is for those who are inclined to believe in this mythical story.

Gentle flicker

If you decide to buy alexandrite earrings in gold, then you may well consider that you bought two pairs of earrings. One sparkles in your ears in the morning and in the afternoon, and the second plays in a different color in the evening. In the afternoon you walk with a bluish-green stone, and in the evening light it becomes purple-pink. Do not worry that you do not wear natural stone. After all, the deposits of Madagascar and Sri Lanka deliver far from the most beautiful and transparent crystals. They can have yellowish and brownish shades.

Earrings with alexandrite in gold can be made in a variety of styles. This vintage, surrounded by sparkling cubic zirkonia, or fashionable hanging earrings with an English lock. In any case, earrings with alexandrite will draw attention to their owner. The cut of the stone is usually diamond, but the master can also choose a fantasy one, to reveal the merits of the crystal more and make it sparkle every facet.

Deliver yourself joy

Walk around the jewelry stores and look at the silver earrings with alexandrite. They will be twice cheaper than gold and, importantly, they are very comfortable to wear daily. A discreet modest silver will further emphasize the two-color inset. Silver can be either blackened or polished to a moonlight.

Pamper yourself with the purchase of new earrings and replenish them with your collection, if you already have one, or start collecting it: earrings should be for all occasions.