Need feedback on natural 1.31 ct Alexandrite!
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Shiny_Rock
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I think this Alexandrite is from Tanzania. Tanzanian alexandrites are lighter in color, not dark in natural light, and usually have good clarity. However, the discoloration effect is not obvious compared to Brazil's alexandrite, and the price is reasonable.
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Oh, and what will become of it now? Halo?
Probably! Starting the brainstorming. Open to input!
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Congratulations on your beautiful stone! I’m glad that you insisted on getting a report as that will bring you peace of mind. Now comes the fun part! We can’t wait to see what beautiful design you come up with for your gorgeous stone.
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Sorry for the one year delay in posting the completed platinum Alexandrite ring. I worked with Joe Escobar Diamonds in Silicon Valley to custom design an art deco style setting in platinum with two trapezoid F color, VS clarity side diamonds (.50 ct tw). The crown has 6 baguette and 4 round diamonds (.06 ct tw) all F-G VS quality. Including photos of wax carving model, daylight shot and also a comparison of the ring in daylight vs incandescent.
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Great setting! The stone seems to float magically in space. The white/transparent diamond frame is perfect for showing the colour change.
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Just spectacular! Amazing quality of the stone and the setting is gorgeous.
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How beautiful! Stone, setting, hand. It's perfect!
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Magnificent!
Gemstonesrock
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Thanks for the nice comments! I think that’s it for my colored stone ring journey. I have always wanted an untreated Mogok pigeon blood Ruby and a beautiful untreated Alexandrite and now I have both. So far no other stones have gotten lodged in my brain, and I hope it stays that way so I can focus on bracelets!
One more indoor day, outdoor day (grey clouds out) and evening incandescent shot below. My AGL report said the stone changes to brownish pink but I sure see purple!
One more indoor day, outdoor day (grey clouds out) and evening incandescent shot below. My AGL report said the stone changes to brownish pink but I sure see purple!
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Voodoo Child
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Thanks for the nice comments! I think that’s it for my colored stone ring journey. I have always wanted an untreated Mogok pigeon blood Ruby and a beautiful untreated Alexandrite and now I have both. So far no other stones have gotten lodged in my brain, and I hope it stays that way so I can focus on bracelets!
One more indoor day, outdoor day (grey clouds out) and evening incandescent shot below. My AGL report said the stone changes to brownish pink but I sure see purple!
Beautiful ring!!
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