Color Change - Estate Sterling Silver Alexandrite Dangly Earrings (EE218)

Color Change - Estate Sterling Silver  Alexandrite Dangly Earrings. These pretty earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked SS 925 for sterling silver. The earrings feature two oval cut faceted alexandrite gemstones (lab created), Edwardian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these earrings showcase expertly claw-set mauve alexandrite gemstones , which change to a bluish color in different light intensities. The gallery has a lovely decorative scroll type open-work detail, adding character and beauty to the earrings. They are for pierced ears, and feature shepherd hook ear wires. These classic earrings are versatile enough for daily wear and look great with everything, and anything! 

History: Alexandrite was discovered in 1830 in the Ural Mountains of Russia and named after Csar Alexander II. The original locality for alexandrite is Russia, however, fine gems have also been found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, India, and Burma.

Since the 1960s, labs have grown synthetic alexandrite—not to be confused with simulated alexandrite, which is actually corundum or colored crystals infused with chromium or vanadium for color. Creating synthetic alexandrite is an expensive process, so even lab-grown gemstones can be expensive.

Silver was first found in large amounts around 5000 BC, when prehistoric people dug the first copper mines. ... Large-scale silver mining had developed in Anatolia by 3000 BC. This was to meet the demand from the first ancient city states, which used the metal as a common medium of exchange.

Measurements: Earrings 23.00 mm x 6.00 mm 

Stone Size:  Alexandrite 2.00 carats  

Weight:  1.50 grams 

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America  

Date: 21st Century