Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Moonstone and Alexandrite Gem in Vintage Rings

By Alan Brenner


Vintage Alexandrite - The name alexandrite was after the young Czar Alexander II of Russia. It was in Russia that abundant deposits of the gem were first discovered in 1830 in the Ural Mountains. 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. Vintage alexandrite rings are most likely from Russia since the first stones were only seen in this country until the 1990's, where it was discovered in other countries around the world.

Alexandrite was believed to be the essence of blue blood and royalty. This is why alexandrite is found in most crowns and jewelry of princesses, queens and czars. It is rumored that Empress Escretina's trinkets were seen with alexandrite rings that dated back to the 19th and 20th century.

Alexandrite is known to be one of a kind - a rare gem. It has a unique characteristic of changing its color when exposed to different light wavelengths. Normally, alexandrite has an emerald green color in daylight and its color changes to raspberry red when exposed to incandescent light.

This gem is also the birthstone for June and is considered as the anniversary gemstone for the 45th and 55th year 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 opal ring.

Mysterious magic and wisdom are believed to be ascribed in vintage alexandrite rings. 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. Health benefits are also experienced when wearing alexandrite rings it is said, such as improving central nervous system disorders and helping relieve 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. It is the fashion of the past that makes vintage different. 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. The distinctive shimmer, found only in the moonstone, is called "adularescence". The beauty of the moon is perfectly captured by this stone and its delicate shimmer, which is fitting that it has the name 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 antique moonstone rings currently available.

This stone is popularly known as the holy stone in India. Other cultures believe it brings beautiful visions at night, and so call this gem the dream stone. 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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