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Wednesday, June 01, 2016
The Magical Color-Changing Alexandrite
by Schmidt Jewelers
Alexandrite is June's birthstone. It is an amazing birthstone because it changes color from day to night. This change happens because, during the creation of alexandrite, aluminum elements combine with chromium. This union absorbs certain wavelengths within the light spectrum, causing the stone to appear a different color when viewed in natural or artificial light. The most precious alexandrite appears green in the day and red at night. Other color change variations include yellow or pink during the day to red at night.
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Monday, June 01, 2015
June Birthstone of the Month – Pearl
by Schmidt Jewelers
Those born during the month of June have one of the most coveted and desired gem as their birthstone, the pearl. It is also the anniversary stone for the 3rd and 30th year. The term pearl comes from the old French perle, originally from the Latin word for leg, perna, in reference to the shape of bivalves--clams, oysters and musselsConsidered the most feminine stone in the gem world, pearl is widely regarded as symbolic of chastity, modesty, and purity.
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