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Sold Natural 2.02ct Alexandrite & diamond ring (former JOTW)

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Another ring I am looking to rehome as I downsize my collection ... Some may remember my journey to find, buy & set this beautiful untreated alexandrite several years back, but my lifestyle these days doesn’t have me reaching for it. And it’s far too beautiful to be holed up in the safe. I purchased it loose from Multicolour just before the prices really started to skyrocket on these amazing stones, and David told me then that he was about to increase the price on this particular one to reflect current market pricing as availability of quality alexandrites were dwindling, so I am offering it at my cost+setting: $3850. If I end up consigning, the price will likely be higher.

The ring was made by Amcor Design, is a size 7, 14k unplated WG, but unfortunately I do not have the diamond melee specs any longer, so to be safe, I would estimate them at G/H color & SI quality, though I see no carbon with my 10x loupe. IMO they provide a perfect twinkling frame for (without distracting) the vibrant green of the alex.
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Link to thread with more pics: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-alexandrite-ring-a-year-in-the-making.203933/

Link to loose Alex video from Multicolour (best color representation as Alex is notoriously difficult to photograph, though the ‘daylight’ color in person is far more vibrant a green than video shows): https://player.vimeo.com/video/62766553 the inclusion is a thin line of silk that is not visible to my eyes at 10".

Here is the closest Pantone color for the daylight green color that I see in person:
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Alex details per MC (I have all documents & original AIGS cert; available upon request):
Color Description : Medium Bluish Green
: Light Red-Purple Or Purple-Red [Pink]
Color Property : Color Change
Clarity : Slightly included
Image Light Source : Cool Daylight/Incandescent
Shape : Pear
Cut : Step Cut
Length (MM) : 9.46
Width (MM) : 6.48
Depth (MM) : 4.20
Weight (CTS) : 2.020
Enhancement : (N) None
Origin : Andrapradesh, India

MC/David’s pic of loose Alex showing color change:
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I will create an LT listing as well, but for now anyone interested may contact me through this LT link: https://loupetroop.com/listings/rin...b-crossover-ring-w-slash-acc-and-oec-diamonds
 
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Wow! That's a beautiful ring and a great deal. I wish I had some $$$.
 
Wow! That's a beautiful ring and a great deal. I wish I had some $$$.

Thank you! It really is so much more beautiful in person; no picture I take of it can accurately capture the vivid/vibrant bluish-green color that I see IRL. I even scoured through the alexandrites available now on Multicolour thinking I could find something (even a small one) close in color to give as a color comp, but I found nothing close to it available for sale ... just a lot of very light bluish greens that look kind of washed out to me/on my computer. :(2
 
I'd love to have an Alex. It's one of my birthstones!
 
I'd love to have an Alex. It's one of my birthstones!

Well here’s your opportunity ... call it an early birthday present for yourself! :dance:
 
I fondly remember your ring. It's a beauty! If I didn't already have a ring in the works, I'd seriously consider it (as it's my son's birthstone).
 
Wish I was able to buy now. Your ring is one of my all time faves on here. :dance:
 
Thank you @SparkliesLuver & @derbygal :wavey:

I’ve never done a payment plan before, but I may be open to something like that. I haven’t listed it on LT yet, but probably will in the next few days. Just wanted to offer it here first before listing it elsewhere.
 
Oh my, I'm so sad you're selling this! I'm a wearer, not a collector, so I do understand letting it go if you're not really wearing it. Still, part of me wants to beg you to reconsider keeping it because maybe future lifestyle changes will happen in which you can/will wear it more often? Of course, you should obviously do what is best for you. I just love this ring so much!

I wasn't on PS yet when you got the stone/created the ring, but I read through all of your threads when I was making my own alexandrite ring. You were such stone/ring inspiration for me! I admit, I was always a little bit jealous reading your posts that you were able to get a quality Alex of that size at what sounded like it was a great price...a bit of a "missed the boat" feeling, if you will. But even if we were looking at that time, a $2000+ stone would have been out of budget, so really, I was just happy that someone WAS able to snag a good deal and create something so beautiful with it. And, at the risk of sounding creepy, I've actually gone back several times to read your posts and admire your ring - it's really just so lovely!

I would snap this up in a second if I had the funds and felt it could safely be sized down to my size. Sadly, life and medical expense have gotten in the way and bling purchases for me have to be put on hold for quite some time so it's not a possibility. I do hope it goes to a loving home that really appreciates this beauty!
 
Thanks @girlyglam So much has changed in my lifestyle in the last couple years that I’ve had to gravitate toward less ‘delicate’ type settings (e.g. no pave), so I’ve been scaling down my collection to only those pieces that I can wear with regularity and enjoy. It is a beautiful ring, and it deserves to be adored and worn, and I’d be thrilled to pass on the deal I got on the alex to someone who would do just that. :wavey:
 
That will go very fast, I believe! I'd buy it if I didn't have the same problem of having rings I am not wearing! ;( I missed your original thread...probably was on vacation! Gorgeous ring!
 
Sale pending
 
Sale pending
I was just checking this thread so that I could inquire officially and I see sale pending. I sent an email anyway. Please let me know if sale falls through! Thanks!=)2
 
I was just checking this thread so that I could inquire officially and I see sale pending. I sent an email anyway. Please let me know if sale falls through! Thanks!=)2

I got it, and just emailed you back. :wavey:
 
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I'm so glad this sold. I was trying to come up with all kinds of reasons I needed to buy it.
 
I'm so glad this sold. I was trying to come up with all kinds of reasons I needed to buy it.
So was I! Such a relief! :D
 
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