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Alexandrite · June’s birthstone

Alexandrite.
One gem.
Another light.

Discover alexandrite rings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets with a fascinating change of color. Explore natural and laboratory-grown choices, with clear questions to help you choose the exact piece.

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Alexandrite Diamond GIA Ring
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A piece for the way you live

Find your alexandrite.

Start with a silhouette, a detail, or a feeling. Make the choice your own.

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A new discovery each month

Piece of the month.

October 2026
Alexandrite Diamond GIA Ring

In the monthly spotlight

Alexandrite Diamond GIA Ring

Ring

This rare Alexandrite and Diamond GIA-certified ring is handcrafted in 14K white gold. It features a pear-shaped Alexandrite celebrated for its color change from bluish-green to grayish-purple, with round diamond…

$24,995.05

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More than a beautiful piece

Change the light.
Discover another side.

Alexandrite is known for a change in apparent color between different kinds of light, often moving from greenish tones toward reddish or purplish ones. The strength and appearance vary: ask to see the individual stone under more than one light source.

At David’s, discover vintage, antique and modern designs with details that reward a closer look. See each listing for the piece’s own story and specifications.

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A little knowledge

Alexandrite, at a glance.

Four details behind a beautiful discovery.

The effect

Color change.

Different light sources reveal different apparent colors. The strength of the change varies by stone.

The family

A chrysoberyl variety.

Alexandrite is the color-change variety of chrysoberyl, distinct from similarly colored imitations.

AlexandriteA closer look

Scratch hardness

8.5 on the Mohs scale.

A durable jewelry gem that still deserves protection from hard impact and worn settings.

The birthstone

One of June’s choices.

Alexandrite shares June with pearl and moonstone.

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Alexandrite infographic from David’s original landing page
David’s original Alexandrite infographic. Read the buying and care guide ↗

A little knowledge, a better choice

What makes
a piece yours?

You do not have to know every gemstone term to make a thoughtful choice. Start with these four questions.

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01

See more than one light.

Ask for video in daylight-equivalent and incandescent-style light. Compare the exact stone, without assuming photos show every condition.

02

Know natural from laboratory-grown.

David’s collection includes both. Confirm the origin category, identification and any report for the individual piece.

03

Read the report carefully.

Ask which stone a report covers and what it establishes. A report is different from an appraisal or a guarantee of value.

04

Look at the entire design.

Consider stone dimensions, color change, setting condition, companion stones and how the piece fits your life.

How to make it yours

A little character. Entirely you.

Styling images from David’s original Alexandrite story, paired with the pieces they featured.

Alexandrite ring styling from David’s original landing pageLOOK 01

Make the ring your signature.

An expressive alexandrite ring gives a simple sleeve a detail worth a closer look.

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Alexandrite bracelet styling from David’s original landing pageLOOK 02

Wear a little movement.

A bracelet offers another way to enjoy alexandrite. Consider the fit, clasp and how it moves with you.

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Alexandrite ring styling from David’s original landing pageLOOK 03

Let the light start a conversation.

A favorite ring can reveal another side under a different light. Ask about the exact stone and its color change.

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For a milestone. For someone. For you.

June’s birthstone. More than one side to its story.

An alexandrite gift can mark a June birthday, an anniversary or a personal change. Choose the stone’s appearance and the whole design, with clear information about natural or laboratory-grown origin.

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Fall in love now. Make it yours over time.

A piece to love.
A plan that fits.

Found the piece you keep thinking about? Contact David’s to arrange an interest-free layaway plan.

20%

Deposit to begin

0%

Interest

12 months

Maximum time to pay

Make payments through your personal layaway link or in-store. Friends and family can contribute through that same link.

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01 / CHOOSE

Find your piece.

Send us the item you love and arrange your 20% deposit.

02 / PAY

Make it happen.

Use your personal link to pay over time, within 12 months.

03 / ENJOY

Make it yours.

After full payment, allow 5 business days for it to clear before shipping.

Before you start: The 20% deposit is non-refundable. Plans must be paid in full within the agreed term, up to 12 months. A plan with no payment for more than 90 days is subject to liquidation without refund or store credit. Review the full layaway policy and confirm the terms for your piece with David’s.

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Myths, meanings & personal connections

The meanings we give to alexandrite.

Stories add another layer to a beautiful piece. Choose the meaning that feels personal.

Change

More than one side.

Alexandrite’s light-dependent color makes it a natural symbol of change in personal interpretation.

Balance

Room for contrast.

Some people connect its contrasting colors with balance; that is a symbolic idea.

June

A birthday connection.

A June birthstone can make a gift feel linked to its wearer.

Identity

A story of your own.

Choose a piece for the person you are and the chapter you want to remember.

These are cultural or personal associations, not established health benefits or guarantees of protection, luck or financial outcomes.

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From David’s notebook

There’s more to the story.

Keep reading, right here on our website.

The practical guide

The Alexandrite Jewelry Guide: Choosing, Wearing & Care

Compare natural and lab-grown choices, color change, documentation and care for the exact piece.

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Color & character

The Rare Gem That Changes Color - And Is Rarer Than Diamonds

Explore natural alexandrite’s history, changing colors and appeal to collectors.

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A closer look

5 Unique Facts About Alexandrite That Will Amaze You

Five starting points for getting to know alexandrite and its unusual response to light.

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Good to know

A few good questions.

Which month is associated with alexandrite?

Alexandrite is one of the birthstones for June. You can also choose it simply because you love it. Read more on David’s ↗

What should I ask before choosing a piece?

Natural alexandrite, laboratory-grown alexandrite and color-change imitations are different categories. This collection includes natural and laboratory-grown listings. Confirm the identity, origin category, known treatments and documentation for the exact item; do not assume that all pieces share the same status. Read more on David’s ↗

How should I care for it?

Lukewarm water and mild soap are generally suitable for alexandrite when the rest of the piece permits it. Ask before ultrasonic or steam cleaning if there are fractures, filling, delicate companion gems or an older setting. Check prongs and clasps regularly. Read more on David’s ↗

Can I use layaway?

David’s offers layaway with a 20% non-refundable deposit, no interest, and up to 12 months to pay. Read the full policy for payment, clearance and inactivity conditions. Read the layaway policy ↗

Where are the current prices and availability?

Open the individual listing for current price, specifications, availability and purchase details. Contact David’s with the item number when you have a question. Read more on David’s ↗

From New Orleans, with character

Your next discovery awaits.

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