EPISODE · Oct 12, 2018 · 17 MIN
The Phenomena Of Alex
from Gem Junkies · host Parle Jewelry Design's Jonathan and Brecken Farnsworth.
This week Jonathan and Brecken talk about something truly phenomenal- Alexandrite. This two-faced gemstone has captivated the gemstone world by setting the standard for a true color-changing gem. The question is, how? Catch this show for the breakdown of science, lore, and the gemstone market, all about Alex! 00:00:00 Sorry Standford 00:30:00 We’re back and gators 02:13:00 A request for Alexandrite 02:43:00 What is Alexandrite? 03:17:00 187 years ago it was discovered 04:03:00 A royal gemstone 04:46:00 1861 05:33:00 Heavily linked to Indian lore and astrology 06:57:00 After WWII in Russia 08:24:00 So chrysoberyl . . . 09:09:00 How light source can affect the color of a gemstone 09:49:00 Where does Alexandrite come from? 10:07:00 The Russian source 10:43:00 Sri Lanka source 11:32:00 Brazil 13:15:00 Synthetic Alexandrite 14:11:00 Did you know that Alexandrite can have another phenomenon?
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