By Emily on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 in Birthstones. No Comments
Alexandrite is one of three designated birthstones for the month of June. The other two June birthstones are pearl and moonstone. Here are some interesting facts about this beautiful color-changing gemstone. Named after Alexander II, Czar of Russia, alexandrite was discovered on his birthday in Russia’s Ural Mountains in the early 1830’s. These first alexandrites… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 in Gemstones, Informational, Pearls, Uncategorized. No Comments
Not only are pearls the official birthstone for June, but they are also the recognized celebratory gemstone for the 3rd and 30th anniversaries. Pearls are the only gems in the world that are extracted from living animals. Most often, a pearl is formed when a mollusk secretes a protective substance called nacre around a small bit of organic… Read More
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