Alexandrite is the June birthstone and comes with the promise of both joy and courage.
This spectacular stone is unlike many other gems, as it actually changes color! In daylight and fluorescent light, it looks bright green but then in dimmer incandescent light it can appear as a purplish red. These chameleon like qualities make it stand out from other gems.
While it is not widely known that there are actually three stones that represent those with June birthdays (the others are moonstone and pearl), Alexandrite has become an increasingly popular choice as a gift idea or indeed for self-gifting.
Alexandrite was first discovered back in 1831 in Russia during the reign of Czar Alexander II and is an extremely rare chrysoberyl, now also made synthetically with the same physical and optical characteristics as the natural gemstone.
One of the youngest of the birthstones, this gem is said to traditionally grant the wearer a clear mind and good luck.
Here are three choices of Claddagh jewelry from Rings from Ireland that feature Alexandrite and would make beautiful gifts for those with June birthdays either individually or as part of a set:
A clear mind, good luck, joy and courage... what more could you wish for this June?