8 ct alex pendent under incandecent light

[m76steve]

trying to show the reddish color....

 

[T L]

Steve,
I really don''t see the red. Even though you really cannot judge these things from photos, and since all computer monitors differ greatly, I don''t see much color change in the stones on that pendant. I''m sorry. I have a similar alexandrite that goes from green to a greenish purple, but the color change isn''t what is what you would call top gem alexandrite (actually far from it!!). The finest alexandrites in the world go from a red to green, or a green to a distinct bluish purple. The change is as clear as night and day.

As for appraisals in your other thread, what is scary is that any gemologist can put any figure on a piece of paper. I''m not sure how regulated that is, but they don''t have to be a colored gem expert to give a monetary value. In the end, the true worth of the stone is actually how much someone will be willing to pay for it. JMO. Actually my best source of figuring out the value of a stone is to look at reputable colored gem sites and see what similar quality and size gems are being sold for. It''s not an exact science, but it gives a good idea.

 

[LD]

Date: 12/22/2008 12:24:27 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Steve,
I really don''t see the red. Even though you really cannot judge these things from photos, and since all computer monitors differ greatly, I don''t see much color change in the stones on that pendant. I''m sorry. I have a similar alexandrite that goes from green to a greenish purple, but the color change isn''t what is what you would call top gem alexandrite (actually far from it!!). The finest alexandrites in the world go from a red to green, or a green to a distinct bluish purple. The change is as clear as night and day.

As for appraisals in your other thread, what is scary is that any gemologist can put any figure on a piece of paper. I''m not sure how regulated that is, but they don''t have to be a colored gem expert to give a monetary value. In the end, the true worth of the stone is actually how much someone will be willing to pay for it. JMO. Actually my best source of figuring out the value of a stone is to look at reputable colored gem sites and see what similar quality and size gems are being sold for. It''s not an exact science, but it gives a good idea.

Completely agree TL. The only thing I would add is that my Alex are appraised for insurance purposes and therefore a value (for replacement purposes) has to be determined. In my case, several of my Alex would be difficult to find again (not impossible) but that always bumps up the cost!

Here''s my baby - just over 3ct (plus diamonds on top), deep green in daylight (doesn''t photograph well) but the incandescent photo is very accurate of the colour change. The stone is eye clean and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

 

[m76steve]

very nice stone-good color-its hard 2 c the colors on pc-the stone im describing has excellent green/red change using different lights-i also have 2 get a camera that can photo at a closer range-thanks....

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Date: 12/22/2008 12:34:45 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds

Date: 12/22/2008 12:24:27 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Steve,
I really don''t see the red. Even though you really cannot judge these things from photos, and since all computer monitors differ greatly, I don''t see much color change in the stones on that pendant. I''m sorry. I have a similar alexandrite that goes from green to a greenish purple, but the color change isn''t what is what you would call top gem alexandrite (actually far from it!!). The finest alexandrites in the world go from a red to green, or a green to a distinct bluish purple. The change is as clear as night and day.

As for appraisals in your other thread, what is scary is that any gemologist can put any figure on a piece of paper. I''m not sure how regulated that is, but they don''t have to be a colored gem expert to give a monetary value. In the end, the true worth of the stone is actually how much someone will be willing to pay for it. JMO. Actually my best source of figuring out the value of a stone is to look at reputable colored gem sites and see what similar quality and size gems are being sold for. It''s not an exact science, but it gives a good idea.

Completely agree TL. The only thing I would add is that my Alex are appraised for insurance purposes and therefore a value (for replacement purposes) has to be determined. In my case, several of my Alex would be difficult to find again (not impossible) but that always bumps up the cost!

Here''s my baby - just over 3ct (plus diamonds on top), deep green in daylight (doesn''t photograph well) but the incandescent photo is very accurate of the colour change. The stone is eye clean and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Holy moly, LD! I love that!!!!!!

 

[bebe]

WOW!

That is a stunning stone! Love it. What a treasure.

 

[Richard Sherwood]

Very nice alex, loving.

 

[m76steve]

thanks for ur input-the pics really dont do the stones justice-am in the process of getting a better machine to make better pics to convey me to u!-thanks....

 

[LD]

Date: 12/22/2008 5:26:12 PM
Author: Richard Sherwood
Very nice alex, loving.

That means a lot. Thank you!

 

[T L]

Magnificent Alex!! I rarely see ones I like.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

The necklace is very pretty and you are fortunate to own it. Must be a pleasure to wear and the stones are beautiful. It is very hard to capture pics of color change in stones for most of us I imagine, at least it is for me. lol

Loving Diamonds.... Your ring is magnificent! I have a larger Alexandrite- almost 5 carats with a color change from brownish green to red/orange. I love it but it does not come close to yours in cut or color. Fabulous to see yours.

Lisa