Alexandrite is the birthstone of June, and this 0.520 ct Russian alexandrite from the Malysheva mine in the Ural Mountains is a meaningful way to own the June birthstone in its most authentic form, from the very deposit where alexandrite was first discovered. Cut as a softly rounded oval, close to a circle, a shape rarely seen in Ural alexandrite, the stone has a gentle, balanced outline that sits beautifully in a solitaire or stud setting. In daylight it shows a soft mint-teal green, cool and fresh. Under incandescent light it changes clearly to a light pink-lilac, a tender, feminine hue that glows warmly in evening light. The crystal is translucent and richly included, with silky veils, fine needles and tiny dark mineral specks from the Ural host rock. Together they give the stone a soft, milky radiance and stand as honest evidence of its natural, untreated origin in the emerald-bearing schists of the Urals. The round oval is Russian cut, measuring 4.98 × 4.50 × 3.05 mm, a delicate half-carat size suited to everyday wear. In person the stone changes its mood with the light, cool green by day and warm pink-lilac at night. It is natural and untreated, confirmed by the Marianovich Gems Certificate of Authenticity. Half a carat of genuine Ural alexandrite with a clear color change and an unusual round-oval cut make this a thoughtful June birthday gift, a delicate ring or pendant stone, and an accessible entry into authentic Russian alexandrite.
