Gorgeous collection of alexandrite and iolite jewelry is waiting for you! Reddish purple in artificial light and green in daylight alexandrite looks magnificent. This gemstone is named after Czar Alexander's II. It was discovered on his birthday in 1831 in Russia. Alexandrite is a very rare and its beauty wins hearts of people all over the world. It is said to fight low self-esteem, to improve central nervous system and to relieve pancreas and spleen problems. Alexandrite is believed to assist in increasing ones ability to experience joy. Iolite comes in blue and light blue, rich blue-violet and violet-blue. This gemstone was used by Vikings as a compass- it determined the direction of the sun on overcast days. Nowadays iolite is an affordable and beautiful gem widely used in jewelry. Earringsmart.com is glad to offer you stylish alexandrite and elegant iolite jewelry at the most reasonable prices!