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Alexandrite (1930-1935)
Often confused with Heisey's Hawthorne Color, the Alexandrite was the second deep lavender colors. Under a black light, Alexandrite can be distinguished from Hawthorne under a black light, where Alexandrite turns into a beautiful blue (like the Alexandrite stone). Also, Hawthorne purple is slightly darker than Alexandrite. Colors from competing companies produced colors similar to both Hawthorne and Alexandrite; see Fostoria's Wisteria color and Cambridge's Heatherbloom. Alexandrite is very slightly more reddish than these other company's lavender-prurple colors.
Amber (periodically throughout Heisey's history)
This color was made periodically throughout the history of the Heisey company. In later years, it was somewhat darker and called "Sultana.". For the most part Amber is not as prized by collectors. However, several of the Heisey animals in Amber are very desirable. There are also some stemware lines that have amber bowls or stems.
Black (early 1930's and briefly in the mid 1950's)
Black opaque was strictly experimental. It was never released for the consumer market. It is an unusual Heisey color because it was only produced in limited quantities. It would be a rare find to uncover Heisey black, and would be highly valued.
Light Pastel Blue (1932)
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