About

Russian Alexandrite is the most precious and highly demanded variety of Alexandrite, which is a gemstone that belongs to the Chrysoberyl mineral family. The gemstone is named after the Russian ruler Alexander II and has the fascinating property of color-shift when observed under different lighting conditions. Like most other Alexandrites, the Russian Alexandrite stone is blue-green during daylight, but shifts to red/purplish-red or brownish-red under artificial yellow light.

Benefits

Russian Alexandrite is highly praised in gemstone healing therapies for its various healing benefits. Besides, in Western Astrology, it is also considered the birthstone for the month of June. Some of the Russian Alexandrite benefits are mentioned below.

• Boosts Creativity & Intellectual Powers

  : Due to its pleasant green hue, many astrologers connect Russian Alexandrite gemstone with the planet, Mercury. According to them, Russian Alexandrite brings the positive effects of this planet in the wearer’s life and helps them in dealing with confusion, creative blocks, and poor judgment skills. Russian Alexandrite’s metaphysical properties are known for enhancing the wearer’s intellectual abilities and thereby considered helpful in taking strong decisions in life.

• Promotes Professional Success

  : Amongst the various benefits of a Russian Alexandrite stone, success in business and career is one of the most significant ones. According to the belief, wearing Russian Alexandrite stone benefits the person to overcome professional instability and struggle for recognition. Fame, good luck, and prosperity are believed to be bestowed on the wearer of this rare gemstone.

• Heals Nervous Disorders

  : In medical astrology, Russian Alexandrite healing properties are considered quite effective for people suffering from nervous system disorders. According to the gem healers, Russian Alexandrite promotes regeneration of nerve cells and can also provide relief from leukemia and pancreases or spleen related issues.

Who Should Wear a Russian Alexandrite?

Often described as ‘Emerald by day and Ruby by night’, Russian Alexandrite is an extraordinary color-changing gemstone. Although Russian Alexandrite is considered as a new gem variety, the mystical allure and immense rarity have made this gemstone highly sought-after amongst the collectors and gemstone jewelry lovers.

Western astrology prescribes Russian Alexandrite as the birthstone for people born in June or under the Cancer sign.

Ascendants of Leo, Gemini, Taurus, and Virgo can also wear a Russian Alexandrite natural stone.

It is also regarded as the gem for the 55th wedding anniversary and serves as a perfect anniversary gift.

Due to its high durability (8.5 on Mohs Scale) and fascinating color-changing effect, this gemstone is highly preferred for making statement jewelry pieces.

Certifications

Since Russian Alexandrite is highly demanded as well as rare gemstone, it is prone to fraudulency as well as duplications. There are several fakes, artificial, heated or treated Russian lab Alexandrite gemstones that have made their rounds in the market claiming to be the real thing. It is also pretty difficult to differentiate between the genuine Russian Alexandrite and the fake ones since they are made in such a fashion that they mimic the physical properties of each other. However, one way of differentiation is by consulting a gemstone laboratory that specializes in the study of gemstones. These labs use state-of-the-art technology as well as skilled gemologists that examine and derive the quality and authenticity of these gemstones. Moreover, these laboratories issue a certificate post the examination that acts as a universal proof of the authenticity and quality of these gemstones.

• Color

  : According to gemstone experts, the most precious Russian Alexandrite stones tend to have pure shades and feature a strong and distinctly visible change-of-color. Russian Alexandrite value lowers for stones in a lighter or excessively dark tone, and having a minor color change. Russian Alexandrite in pure green and red showing 100% color change are extremely rare and considered most valuable.

• Clarity

  : Clarity plays an important role in the assessment of the Russian Alexandrite price. Faceted stones with good transparency and minimum flaws are rare to find and hence the cost for such fine quality pieces increase, dramatically. Russian Alexandrite cabochons (round and oval non-faceted, polished gems) are usually opaque and fairly included but these imperfections can be ignored while pricing if the color change is significant.

• Cut

  : Shapes and cuts that save maximum carat weight without disturbing the beauty are preferred for a valuable gemstone such as the Russian Alexandrite. Round and ovals are always more affordable than the highly customized Russian Alexandrite gemstone because they cause minimum weight loss. Unlike other gemstones, Russian Alexandrite cabochons would also be considered quite valuable as long as color change is phenomenal.

• Carat Weight

  : Size is always a significant concern while determining the Russian Alexandrite price per carat. A fine quality gemstone is extremely rare even above one carat. Therefore, the Russian Alexandrite price per carat increases exponentially for stones above one carat.