| Alexandrite is a variety of chrysoberyl common in | | | | alexandrite ring has three stones. The stones are |
| locations such as Brazil, Madagascar, Myanmar, | | | | horizontally arranged and may be set with other |
| and Russia. With a greenish shade that can | | | | precious stones as well. |
| sometimes turn to red purple when you view it | | | | Five-stone: A five-stone alexandrite ring has five |
| under artificial light, it is a rare gem, costly, and | | | | stones. And like the three-stone version, the |
| believed to be a stone for good omens. And as | | | | stones are horizontally arranged and may also |
| with most kinds of jewelry, alexandrite rings are | | | | combine the use of other precious stones. |
| normally set in sterling silver, yellow or white gold, | | | | Buying alexandrite rings |
| or platinum. | | | | Aside from being a good omen stone, alexandrite |
| Kinds to choose from | | | | is also attributed with healing abilities, most |
| Solitaire: A solitaire alexandrite ring is made up of | | | | especially for spleen or pancreatic problems so |
| a single stone set in prongs, with the stone cut in | | | | you can greatly consider buying one if you're |
| a variety of styles including round, marquise, | | | | suffering from those. Aside from health |
| square, or oval. | | | | conditions, this is also believed to rid one of low |
| Diamond: A diamond alexandrite ring, on the other | | | | self-esteem. Take note that alexandrite is also the |
| hand, can be made up of one or more alexandrite | | | | birthstone for Geminis and the anniversary stone |
| stones alongside diamonds arranged in a certain | | | | corresponding to 45th or 55th wedding |
| patterns or designs, normally depicting a flower, a | | | | anniversaries so these rings also make good gift |
| heart, or the sun. | | | | ideas. |
| Three-stone: As the name implies, a three-stone | | | | |