Myths and legends have always brought more glamour to gemstones. Though mineralogy has a lot to do with the decision of buying jewelery, the mystery that surrounds their stones or metal makes them even more attractive. Let's take for example an alexandrite ring. What can make a woman want such a jewel? The reasons why a woman should have alexandrite rings in her collection of jewels are many and, trying to explain, will be a very interesting journey through time and beliefs.

The discovery of the alexandrite is very important for any alexandrite ring owner because, by knowing its history and characteristics, true value can be apreciated. Alexandrite rings with original gemstones are very rare and extremly expensive. Continuing the Khazar tradition of gem trade, a woman of Russian descendency named Randy G. Lander has offered a lot of information about alexandrite with the hope that more people will discover its beauty. She also described how the precious stone came out to light from the mines. Discovered in 1830, in Russia, the day the Czar Alexander II turned the proper age to rule, legend has it that alexandrite received its name from royalty. The gemstone had the green colour in daylight and the red colour in artificial light and was used in many alexandrite rings, pendants and crowns worn by princesses, queens and czars. Alexandrite rings could be found in the Empress Ecaterina's jewels, in the Victorian jewelery from England and in collections dating back from the nineteenth and twentyth century. In Russia, at the time alexandrite was discovered, superstition brought the idea that the colours of the gemstone, which were also the colours of the Imperial Russian militay, were symbols of good luck of the country. The royal family wore alexandrite rings and the gemstones brought upon them the wellness it was believed they would.

What does the newely received alexandrite ring symbolize?Rings represent a great number of things: a relationship between 2 people, a bond, a sign of ownership and control, emotional attachment, continuity and permanent return of the seasons, a cycle, a methaphor of faithfulness, unity, and perfection. However, an alexandrite ring, meaning a ring with a gemstone, has more significance added. There is a whole tradition regarding jewelery with precious stones called birtstones. We will resume, for now, to say that an alexandrite ring is believed to have good omen upon the person who wears the jewel. Alexandrite was believed to bring good luck since its discovery because the gem had dual nationalistic connotations. Also, the changing colour of the gemstone represents duality and therefore it is the birthstone of june and of those born in the gemini. Alexandrite is thought to reinforce self esteem and centering and broaden the ability to feel happy, features that are very often met in people born in june. Apart from the legends that come with the precious stone, the alexandrite ring will encourage to regenaration, renewal, joy, purity, grace and emotional maturity. The elegance, above all, can make any woman wish for an alexandrite ring.

Regarding the superstitions of birthstones, what do you choose to wear, according to which saying or classification?Most scholars believe that the history of birthstone rings can be found in many cultures and that it probbably originates in the Old Testament. It is supposed that the priest Aaron wore a necklace with a set of stones that symbolized 12 trybes, 12 signs and twelve months of the year. So, you see, there is a way to wear jewelery that will satisfy all clasifiacations. Alexandrite rings have significance not only in all clasifications. One can wear alexandrite rings because of the colours, because alexandrite represents one of the signs of the zodiac, because of several lists that contain associations of names to gems, because of certain seasons or because Christianity associated gems with 12 guardian angels or apostols.

What is there to say about colour myths when it comes to alexandrite rings?People originally chose to wear certain gemstones because of their colours and their associated healing powers. Alexandrite rings posses cameleon like personalities that enchant the eye. Having an alexandrite ring in daylight, because of the green colour, can be a remindal of spring and regeneration of nature. Fertility and faith are also symbolized by the green colour, and, because of this, people can believe it can help child birth. Alexandrite rings are thought of as being able to help intuition in crtitical situations. However, the wearer of an alexandrite ring mustn't forget about the colour changing properties of the gemstone. The possibility of change in color can inspire the creativity and imagination and can symbolize an adaptable person with multiple preocupations and personalities. Thesre are only some of the posibilities to interpret the colours of a stone. Each country and culture has its own beliefs and traditions and thinks differently of the jewelery and ornaments they wear.

An alexandrite ring has to be looked at as an ornament of great value, not just because of its price or mineral properties, but also because of the interesting symbolism it inherities. Culture and history are both reflected in the many beliefs that an alexandrite ring has. Though the discovery of the alexandrite stone is quite recent and time did not allow for many legends to be created about it, mystery and beauty, together with quality make the alexandrite rings jewelery any woman would appreciate having.