This Inamori synthetic cat's-eye alexandrite appears dark purple-red in incandescent light. Photo by Tino Hammid. Chrysoberyl, whether natural or synthetic, displays distinct pleochroism. The ...
This 7.19-carat alexandrite was cut to feature its beautiful color change. When the light source changes from daylight to incandescent light, the gem’s color changes from bluish green to reddish ...