Alessandrite Jewelry Collection  

Color-Changing Chrysoberyl Set in .925 Sterling Silver

Alessandrite was first identified in Russia's Ural Mountains in 1830 and named for Czar Alexander II. Today, gem-quality specimens come from Brazil, Sri Lanka, and East Africa. The stone registers 8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable enough for rings, pendants, and daily wear. Its color-change property depends on how the chromium ions absorb different wavelengths of light. We set our alessandrite in solid .925 sterling silver rather than plated metals. Sterling provides a neutral backdrop that lets the stone's color shift take center stage without competing with yellow or rose tones. Since 2005, SilverRush Style has specialized in natural gemstone jewelry, and alessandrite represents the high end of our mineral collection. Given the stone's rarity, our inventory stays limited. If you find a piece that matches your criteria, consider acting before it sells. Browse the six available designs below and reach out with questions about specific stones or settings.