Is there any Russian-mined Alexandrite left on the market?

[Dragon28]

I have found vendors with Brazilian, Indian, Sri Lankan (Ceylon), and African Alexandrite. However, I have been unable to locate a dealer that sells Russian-mined Alexandrite. Are all the Russian mines depleted or does all the Russian Alexandrite remain within Russia? Do you know of any gemstone dealer that sells Russian Alexandrite?

 

[Bron357]

Russian Alexandrite, of decent size and quality, was mined out years ago. Basically any Russian Alexandrite for sale will come from existing jewellery rather than them finding new gems.
That’s one of the reasons why it is so expensive.

 

[BigC]

I have noticed many places sell RUSSIAN ALEXANDRITE, which is created in a Lab in Russia, so technically they aren't wrong, but tricky advertising. You have to be very careful if not buying from a reputable dealer. As Bron said, VERY EXPENSIVE if you find a certified Russian stone. In my search for the perfect stone, I came across a few that were "Probably Russian Origin" but none that were confirmed via the correct avenues.
In my eyes the Brazil stones have the best looking appeal and color change (which I went with). I am a fan of the deep green/blue and vivid purples.

 

[Nosean]

There is natural russian alexandrite in the market here in europe but almost all of them are LI - HI with a grayishgreen daylight color and a sometimes nice change to pink.

There is still mining for emerald at Malysheva Mine - Alexandrite is a byproduct - specimen and some gems.

http://www.lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/articles/298-emeralds-from-russia-a-closer-look