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June
Stone: Alexandrite or Pearl |
Alexandrite has been
described by poets as "Emerald by Day and Ruby by Night" due to the
show of color change from green, in fluorescent (day) light, to red in
incandescent (spot) light.
Alexandrite, the color change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl , is name for
Alexander II, Czar of Russia.
It was reportedly discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia on Alexander's
birthday in 1830.
Today, Alexandrite is found primarily in Brazil, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, India,
Russia and Africa.
This unique stone needs no treatment to enhance its natural beauty.
Alexandrite is the birthstone for the month of June and is designated fro the
55th Wedding Anniversary.
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Pearls have
long been prized around the world.
Ancient texts show high regard for these gems of the sea.
Pearl have always decorated crowns and robes of queens and kings.
Native Americans adorned themselves with pearls fished from coastal waters
and inland rivers.
Without cultured pearls, the beauty of pearls would not be available to
most consumers today.
True spherical cultured pearls come only in the last nineteenth century
after long efforts by Japanese researchers.
Cultured pearls are available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and
colors.
Cultured freshwater pearl have become increasingly popular in recent
years.
Available in spherical and irregular shapes, these pearl are both very
attractive. |
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