Thursday 10 November 2011

The Moonstone and Alexandrite Gem in Vintage Rings

By Alan Brenner


Vintage Alexandrite - It was from the name of the young Czar Alexander II of Russia that alexandrite got its name. This was because the first deposits of alexandrite were found in the Ural Mountains in Russia in 1830. Since the color of Russia's flag is red and green, which greatly resembles this gem that changes color from green to red, the gem became their official stone. Most vintage alexandrite rings are believed to be from Russia since it was in this country that the gem was first discovered, until the 1990's where it was found to exist in different places in the world.

Alexandrite is the epitome of royalty and blue blood. This is why alexandrite is found in most crowns and jewelry of princesses, queens and czars. It was also known that vintage alexandrite rings were found in the trinket of Empress Escretina that was traced to exist in the 19th and 20th century.

Alexandrite is a rare gem. Alexandrite has an exceptional feature of changing its color when under different lights. Normally, alexandrite has an emerald green color in daylight and its color changes to raspberry red when exposed to incandescent light.

Alexandrite is the birthstone of those born in the month of June and known to be the gemstone for the 45th and 55th anniversary years of marriage. This is why vintage alexandrite is well suited as a gift to wives since it's not only a beautiful gem but it gives a mystical aura due to its incredible color changing property. Besides alexandrite rings, look here to find a vintage turquoise ring.

Vintage alexandrite rings are known to have mysterious magic and lore within them. Alexandrite was said to be the stone of good omen. This is why wearing alexandrite vintage rings strengthen the wearer's intuition and in turn helping him or her to find new ways forward in critical situations where logic can't provide any explanation. It is also known to help increase self-esteem and increases one's ability to experience happiness. There are also health benefits in wearing alexandrite rings since it is said to improve central nervous system disorders and relieves spleen and pancreas problems.

Vintage Moonstone Rings - Vintage moonstone rings are a picture of charm and mystique. The moonstone is a magical gem that shimmers enchantingly. The vintage part of the ring adds up to the mystical charm that the ring exudes. The old fashioned charm makes it more appealing. The fashion in the past was artistic, daring and bold that never fades. That is the very reason why today's fashion industry still looks for vintage items, it's not only the stone but the mystical appeal that the ring exudes that causes them to be simply marvelous.

The moonstone emanates a shimmer that when you move it around, seems to come from the light of the moon trapped in the stone. This shimmer is known as the "adularescence" and is only found in moonstones. The stone's moon-like beauty and this shimmer is why it is called moonstone. It is found in Sri Lanka and India, and now it is said to be found in Brazil, Mexico, the USA, and Myanmar. Want a moonstone of your own? You can see vintage moonstone rings currently available.

This stone is popularly known as the holy stone in India. They are also known as dream stones which bring beautiful visions at night. Others also take it as a lover's stone because it has the ability to evoke tender feelings and it safeguards the true joys of love. And lastly; it brings balance and soothes the emotions of people.




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