{"title":"ALEXANDRITE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eAlexandrite is one of the rarest and most fascinating gemstones in the world, celebrated for its remarkable colour-changing ability. In daylight, Alexandrite typically appears green to bluish-green, while under warm indoor lighting it transforms into shades of red, purplish red, or raspberry. This dramatic shift in colour makes Alexandrite one of the most unique and sought-after gemstones in jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eFirst discovered in the 19th century in \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRussia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Alexandrite was named after \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlexander II of Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its original colours of red and green were also seen as symbolic of the imperial colours of Russia at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eBecause of its rarity and extraordinary optical properties, Alexandrite is highly prized by collectors and jewellery lovers alike. The gemstone’s ability to appear as two different colours depending on the light gives it an almost magical quality that sets it apart from other gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1161\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its dramatic colour change and exceptional rarity, Alexandrite is a truly remarkable gemstone, perfect for jewellery that is both distinctive and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"russian-alexandrite-green-6x5x3-1-facet-oval-colour-change-0-75-carat","title":"Russian Alexandrite Green 6x5x3.1 Facet Oval Colour Change 0.75 Carat","description":"\u003cp\u003eColour - Green, Slight colour change to mauve\/purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle - Facet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize - 6x5x3.1mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial - Alexandrite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape - Oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCarat Weight - 0.75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth - 3.1 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin - Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment - Unheated\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wheeler \u0026 Wheeler House Of Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57125463490943,"sku":"ALEX001","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/0695\/6415\/files\/ALEX001_1of5.jpg?v=1773412470"}],"url":"https:\/\/wheelerandwheelerhouseofgems.com\/collections\/alexandrite.oembed","provider":"Wheeler \u0026 Wheeler House Of Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}