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Alexandrite

Tsarstone collectors guide

alexandrites

1. Where do the best alexandrite gemstones come from?
Although Russian alexandrites have the most historical value, fine stones are occasionally available from deposits in Brazil, India, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, there has been little production of alexandrites from any deposit in r
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2. Where can I buy natural alexandrite gemstones?
Fine alexandrites or alexandrite jewelry can be purchased from jewelers specializing in colored gemstones, at trade shows, from TV sellers, at high end jewelry auctions, or online from websites specialized in alexandrite. You would be unlikely to find a h
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3. What makes natural alexandrite so expensive?
Alexandrite is an expensive gemstone because it so rare and production has always been limited. For years, the only source for alexandrite was Russia. In the last 20 or 30 years several new discoveries of alexandrite have been reported but production of s
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4. What is the best way to clean and take care of alexandrites?
With a hardness of 8.5, Alexandrite is a tough, hard, and durable gemstone that doesn't require any special attention. Still, even the hardest gemstones can shatter with a single well-placed blow so caution is always a good idea. Washing dishes with your
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5. What do I need to check before purchasing alexandrite gemstone?
First and foremost, we need to look at the quality and strength of the color change. A strong change where the colors are bright and attractive under any kind of light is most desirable. Many stones are either a beautiful green in daylight or a nice pinki
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6. What are the most common colors of alexandrite?
Unfortunately, most alexandrites show either a nice color in daylight or an attractive color under incandescent light. Rarely are both colors bright and vivid and often stones that change to bright red under incandescent light are only brown or almost bla
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7. What gemstones change color like alexandrite? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
What gemstones change color like alexandrite? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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8. Very modern, sleek Alexandrite ring at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Very modern, sleek Alexandrite ring at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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9. value at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
value at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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10. Top Gem Quality Natural Alexandrite 8.66cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 8.66cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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11. Top Gem 6mm Strong Change Alexandrite 1.19cts.
Rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Round 1.19cts from India (Deobhog area)
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12. The prophetic Russian stone - Alexandrite
History of discovering alexandrite gemstone and the affect it had on the stone's name and the gemstone's value
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13. The Alexandrite Laser
Synthetic alexandrite predominantly used as a laser and was initially developed for military and government applications
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14. The Alexandrite Effect
Discussion about the alexandrite effect as a non-color-constancy phenomenon from the color theory perspective
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15. Strong Color Change Alexandrite Oval
Rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 1.05cts from India (Deobhog area)
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16. Strong Color Change Alexandrite Cushion
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Cushion 21.41cts from India (Deobhog area)
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17. Strong Change Natural Alexandrite 8.08cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Pear 8.08cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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18. Strong Change Natural Alexandrite 7.24cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Pear 7.24cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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19. Strong Change Natural Alexandrite 13.55cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 13.55cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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20. Strong Change Natural Alexandrite 10.20cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 10.2cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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21. russian alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
russian alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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22. Re: Tsarina rings at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: Tsarina rings at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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23. Re: New Book: Russian Alexandrites by Dr. Karl Schmetzer at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: New Book: Russian Alexandrites by Dr. Karl Schmetzer at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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24. Re: My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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25. Re: Large clean chrysoberyls sells for around USD 200.00 per carat at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: Large clean chrysoberyls sells for around USD 200.00 per carat at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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26. Re: Contact information for Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: Contact information for Alexandrite Tsarstone Collectors Guide at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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27. Nice Natural Alexandrite Oval 8.94cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 8.94cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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28. New Book: Russian Alexandrites by Dr. Karl Schmetzer at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
New Book: Russian Alexandrites by Dr. Karl Schmetzer at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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29. need advice as quickly as possible at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
need advice as quickly as possible at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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30. need advice as quickly as possible at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
need advice as quickly as possible at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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31. My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
My mother has an Alexandrite ring she may wish to sell at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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32. Looking for a alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Looking for a alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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33. Large clean chrysoberyls sells for around USD 200.00 per carat at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Large clean chrysoberyls sells for around USD 200.00 per carat at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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34. Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones?
The mining of alexandrite in Russia lasted less than 100 years from the time it was discovered in 1833 to the early 1900’s. It was George Kunz, the gemologist/gemstone buyer for Tiffany & Co that probably did the most to popularize this unique gemst
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35. Is alexandrite the most expensive gemstone in the world? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Is alexandrite the most expensive gemstone in the world? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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36. Is alexandrite the most expensive gemstone in the world? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Is alexandrite the most expensive gemstone in the world? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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37. Is alexandrite the most expensive gemstone in the world?
Along with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, top quality alexandrites are among the most expensive gemstones in the world. In larger sizes over 4.00 or 5.00cts., Burmese rubies are more rare and expensive than alexandrites but in sizes below 1.00cts., alexa
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38. Ilakaka alexandrite deposit location at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Ilakaka alexandrite deposit location at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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39. I have an alexandrite ring that my parents purchased in the 50s, what are the chances the stone is a genuine natural alexandrite?
It is very unlikely that even an old alexandrite ring could contain a natural alexandrite. Natural alexandrites, especially large clean stones are extremely rare and almost never available at any price. Most old inherited alexandrite rings are actually sy
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40. How much will a typical one carat alexandrite gemstone cost?
The retail replacement cost for a 1ct. alexandrite could be anywhere between $500 to $12,000 per carat. The intensity of the color change and the attractiveness of the colors are the most important factors in determining the value of an alexandrite. With
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41. How can I spot the difference between a natural and a synthetic alexandrite?
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42. How can I check the color change in an alexandrite
Two kinds of light are required to observe color change; daylight and incandescent light?
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43. How can I add my gemstone? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
How can I add my gemstone? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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44. Grading a color change gems? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Grading a color change gems? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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45. Glossary of Terms for Alexandrite Gemstone Buyer and Collector's Guide
Glossary of terms that have been discussed or mentioned at Alexandrite gemstone buyer and collectors guide
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46. Gem Quality Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Gem Quality Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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47. Fine Strong Color Change Alexandrite Round
Rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Round 1.19cts from India (Deobhog area)
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48. Color change garnet vs Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Color change garnet vs Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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49. Classic alexandrite story at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Classic alexandrite story at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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50. Chrysoberyl Species and Variety
Information about the chrysoberyl mineral, it's properties, varieties and history
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