Alexandrite
The rarest gemstone that a collector can't miss If you know Alexandrite you also recognize its distinctive features, one of which is its changing colour: emerald green in daylight, ruby red under candlelight. Two souls in one body with a value multiplied by three!!
"It is important to evaluate the change of colour and the clarity of the gemstone… any carat weight is fine! Guard yourself from synthetic yet charming Alexandrites"
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Alexandrite, oval cut, 0.23 ct
[Cod. AL0066]
The limited weight of this sample of Alexandrite makes this rare and extremely sought-after gem is within the reach of many. Good color change, nice
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Alexandrite, heart cut, 1.67 ct
[Cod. AL0057]
A rare and precious gem from the fascinating effect of color change under different light sources, Alexandrite even more rarely appears in objectively beautiful specimens.
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Alexandrite, oval cut, 0.52 ct
[Cod. AL0056]
A rare variety of chrysoberyl with a fascinating effect of color change, the Alexandrite is now known also outside the circle of estimateurs for its
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Alexandrite, oval cut, 0.27 ct
[Cod. AL0059]
Exceptional gem this little Alexandrite of 0.27 ct with a good color change. The beautiful point of blue-green under cold light turns towards an intense
...Price: € 645,00
Alexandrite, drop cut, 0.95 ct
[Cod. AL0064]
Discovered only in the first decades of the nineteenth century and named in honor of one who would become the Russian tsar Alexander II, the
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Alexandrite, drop cut, 0.43 ct
[Cod. AL0063]
A good color change is the hallmark of the most prized Alexandrites. In this beautiful specimen, the color under cold light shows a magnificent shade of
...Price: € 425,00
Alexandrite, oval cut, 1.29 ct
[Cod. AL0062]
Oval cut from classic proportions for this beautiful Alexandrite of 1.29 ct distributed on dimensions suitable for any realization. Good color change, a magnificent green
...Price: € 3.950,00
Alexandrite, oval cut, 0.40 ct
[Cod. AL0067]
A beautiful golden and bright green under cold light, a purple rose full of sparkles under warm light for this beautiful specimen of Alexandrite from the
...Price: € 619,00
Alexandrite, marquise cut, 0.20 ct
[Cod. AL0058]
A rare variety of Chrysoberyl, which boasts the fascinating feature of color change when subjected to different light sources, the Alexandrite is increasingly sought after
...Price: € 765,00
Alexandrite, drop cut, 1.83 ct
[Cod. AL0054]
The perfect choice for a jewel of great effect, made unique by the nature of the protagonist’s gem, a magnificent Alexandrite from a beautiful drop cut.
...Price: € 3.975,00
Alexandrite, oval cut, 0.97 ct
[Cod. AL0043]
Birthstone for June, Alexandrite is one of the most appreciated gems for those who want a unique jewel from a strong personality. The change of color
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Alexandrite, oval cut, 1.27 ct
[Cod. AL0046]
Originally discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains in the 1830s, Alexandrite is the rarest color-change gemstone. This fine specimen shows a good color change from bluish green in
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Alexandrite
Apart from the rare coloured diamonds, Alexandrite is definitely the rarest gemstone. This variety of chrysoberyl changes colour when exposed to different light sources. Its main feature therefore is colour change which, in the most rarest specimens, varies from green in daylight to crimson red in an incandescent light. If color doesn’t change, gemstone is a plain chrysoberyl.
Odd facts
It was named in honour of Tsar Alessandro II and was found for the first time in 1830 in the Ural mountains.
Today, the mines in the Ural mountains are depleted and now most Alexandrites come from Brazil, Tanzania and Madagascar.Evaluate the colourAlexandrite can take on different colours; the most desirable gemstones switch from pure red and green colours. In fact, there are very few examples in the world of gemstones with these colours.
Nowadays the buyer have to be careful because of many fakes and synthetic gems whose colours are too good to be true. Colours range of this gemstone can vary from crimson-red to bluish green and yellowish green, brown… and other shades that are mixtures of the above. Gemstone colours generally reflect the various mining areas.
Evaluate the change
Evaluating an Alexandrite it is very important to judge its change in colour under a good light source, incandescent light first.The sharper and most sudden change in the gemstone, the greater the value will be.
Rarity Factor
Gemstones that present rare phenomena such as change in colour often have dark tones and are semi-transparent.
Transparent clear crystals with good colour saturation and strong colour change (ideally from green to red) increase the rarity and economic value of the gemstone.
An excellent Alexandrite is very valuable in any carat weight but its rarity increases dramatically over 3 carats.
Alexandrite – Cat’s Eye
Being a typical variety of chrysoberyl, Alexandrite can also present the typical trick of light in the cymophane variety (typically called cat’s eye) i.e. the bright silvery white line highlighted by a cabochon cut reminds you of a cat’s pupil. Obviously this special type of Alexandrite always presents its typical colour change unlike the cymophane that always remains yellow.
Beware of synthetics
For precious and rare gemstones like that one, there are of course always fakes and synthetics, both easily recognisable by a gemmologist: lab created Alexandrites have the same physical characteristics and can be recognized only after careful analysis under the microscope.
Generally synthetic gemstones are presented as Alexandrites with exceptional gemmiferous quality but at relatively low prices. Always ask for a gemmological certificate that attests its natural origin!
Birthstone of June
