Abundant alexandrite deposits were first discovered in 1830 in Russia’s Ural Mountains ... They remain the quality standard for this phenomenal gemstone.
While Russia is the most famous alexandrite source, this stone from Brazil shows beautiful color change from daylight (left) to incandescent light (right). - © GIA ...
Alexandrite was initially discovered in Russia's Ural Mountains in the 1830s. Today, the gemstone is primarily mined in Brazil, Sri Lanka and East Africa. The pearl is June's second birthstone.