alexandrite gems

[m76steve]

i have posted this pendent b 4 but i have done some work on some items-cleaned up & tweaked a little-am asking the pannels opinion on the stones in this perticular item-5 stones-all alexandrite-upper stone a little over 2 cts russian-bottom stone a little over 2.30 cts russian-the 3 catseye stones r indian origin-left to right- 1.76 ct- 1.35 ct- 1.50 ct- all stones have good color change with the top stone going from green to red with light source change-i no the appraisals r in the ballpark of quoted value of alex at to days quotes-any feedback is much appreciated-thanks 4 ur time....upper pic in incandecent light-bottom pics is flourescent light....

 

[chrono]

Steve,
Top stone: the “red” colour is brownish while the “green” colour is olive. It’s not a fine example of an alexandrite but the colour change appears noticeable.
Cat’s eye: The “red” color is lacking while the “green” looks decent, although with some yellow undertones. The stone on the right seems to have a tilted eye, unless your stone is tilted as well, like the center one.
Lower stone: I am not seeing the colour change for the “red”, and it is very dark in the “green”.

While I understand that it is extremely difficult to capture the true colours of alexandrite, I have seen far better examples in person.

 

[m76steve]

to chrono-sorry 4 the lighting & pics-ur responce is much appreciated-there r a lot of people who flow thru this website with a large reserve of knowledge-i do benifet from all responces & appreciate ur honesty-thanks....

 

[T L]

Steve,
I will say that you are a very very nice guy, and you do take negativity well.

 

[m76steve]

to chrono-the catseye on the right is cut at an angle on the bottom & set to show with the other cats.....

 

[chrono]

Steve,
Thank you for your gracious response and for not being offended. I appreciate that.

 

[m76steve]

to tourl lover-thanks-this is a fun hobby & a learning experience & i hope to gain a little more experience with my items & how they show to the pannel-ur responce appreciated....