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Alexandrite

Alexandrite is a very rare gemstone that is named after the Russian tsar Alexander II, who was born on the same day that the first crystals were reportedly discovered in the Urals.

← Read Alexandrite’s story

The Cut

Cushion

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Facets 57 / 57

A lapidary’s model, the cut’s geometry, coloured from the stone’s own photograph.

The Shapes
Birthstone
June
Hardness
Mohs 8.5
Colour
purple
Approach
1.0×

Created with this stone

Alexandrite awaits its first tag

Laura tags each creation’s stone in her Studio — the moment a piece is tagged with alexandrite, it appears right here. Until then, browse the whole catalogue or create with alexandrite.