Gem Junkies
Gem Junkies
Parle Jewelry Design's Jonathan and Brecken Farnsworth.
The Phenomena Of Alex
17 minutes Posted Oct 12, 2018 at 4:56 pm.
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A request for Alexandrite
What is Alexandrite?
187 years ago it was discovered
A royal gemstone
1861
Heavily linked to Indian lore and astrology
After WWII in Russia
So chrysoberyl . . .
How light source can affect the color of a gemstone
Where does Alexandrite come from?
The Russian source
Sri Lanka source
Brazil
Synthetic Alexandrite
Did you know that Alexandrite can have another phenomenon?
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This week Jonathan and Brecken talk about something truly phenomenal- Alexandrite. This two-faced gemstone has captivated the gemstone world by setting the standard for a true color-changing gem. The question is, how? Catch this show for the breakdown of science, lore, and the gemstone market, all about Alex!