Colour Change Alexandrite Earrings (Rare Stone)

Alexandriteis the birthstone for the month of June (along with the pearl) and the Anniversary stone for the 55th year of marriage. It is also considered Friday's stone, or the stone of "Friday's Child." It is an extremely rare gemstone and a fairly modern one to boot.It is an extremely rare gemstone and a fairly modern one to boot. It does not share the ancient history and lore of most other gems due to the fact that it was first discovered in the 19th Century. The name Alexandrite comes from the fact that the gemstone was first discovered in theemeraldmines near the Tokovaya River inRussia's Ural Mountains in 1830, on the day of Prince Alexander II of Russia's birthday.