Vintage Alexandrite RingCan I afford a vintage Alexandrite ring?
It is said to have been discovered by Czar Alexander of Russia on his birthday in 1830. Another version says it was found on the date that he ascended to the throne. Alexandrite has also been found in India, Brazil, Burma, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Mynamar, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia and Mexico. These gems change from green in day light to a soft red in incandescent light. Mexican Alexandrite is a deep purple in daylight and a lighter shade at night. The Russia version mirrors the Czarist imperial colors. Many gemstone experts claim the Brazilian stones are superior to those of India and Africa. Synthetic Alexandrite stone are attractive gems that bear little resemblance to true natural Alexandrite gems. A synthetic stone may have a dull layer. This is a sign that the “gem” is not a naturalAlexandrite. I am told that if you scratch it across a surface it will leave a white streak, it is not a natural stone. We have looked at vintage Alexandrite rings on auction sites and found a price range from $20.81 for and Alexandrite ring and up to $4800.00 for one in a platinum setting. You can’t just walk up to your local department store’s jewelry counter and ask for an Alexandrite ring in a vintage setting. Only high end jewelry stores may have them. Natural stones will call for exquisite settings in gold, platinum or silver. You may want to shop around in physical stores as well as at online stores. Remember that whether you got to a physical store or shop online, ask for a certificate of authenticity. You may save a considerable amount of money if you shop at estate sales, closeouts and or auctions for your vintage style Alexandrite ring. You can find the best deals on Ebay.
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