Alexandrite - The Third Birthstone of June

Alexandrite - The Third Birthstone of June

Alexandrite is the third birthstone for those who were born in the month of June. It can be compared to a chameleon since it has the ability to change color depending on the light that reflects on it. If placed under a natural daylight, its color turns into green, sometimes blue cast, other times brownish tint. However, when positioned under an artificial light, it turns to reddish-violet or just violet.  

Apart from being known as a birthstone, it is also the gemstone for couples celebrating their 55th year wedding anniversary as it is a symbolic gift of love. Alexandrite had also been known to be a rare stone.

The name Alexandrite was derived after the name of Czar Alexander II, who was a prince in Russia, in the year 1855. Although the name was given in 1855, the stone was discovered 16 years earlier, which was in 1839 in an emerald mine located in Ural Mountains of Russia.

It is a gemstone that symbolizes luck, love, and good fortune. It is known to bring good things to people; stronger love and affection for couples so they could stay longer in love with each other. Also, it strengthens the imagination, creativity, and intuition of a person. It brings hope and joy to people, to make them stronger in their life come hell or high water. Its ability to change colors tells people that a person’s life can go differently; they just need to believe in themselves.