In 1834, alexandrite was discovered deep in the Ural Mountains by Finnish mineralogist Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld. He mistook it for an emerald at first, but the Sun soon revealed this gem’s incredible color changing properties. Alexandrite is rarer than diamonds and more costly than emeralds, rubies or sapphires. As captivating as it is coveted by gem lovers, alexandrite’s extreme scarcity...read more
In 1834, alexandrite was discovered deep in the Ural Mountains by Finnish mineralogist Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld. He mistook it for an emerald at first, but the Sun soon revealed this gem’s incredible color changing properties. Alexandrite is rarer than diamonds and more costly than emeralds, rubies or sapphires. As captivating as it is coveted by gem lovers, alexandrite’s extreme scarcity has driven the price of large, top-quality gems to more than $50,000 per carat!
This one-of-a-kind alexandrite ring features an exquisite alexandrite gem weighing ¾ carat. The color changing properties of this stone will take your breath away. Paired with a combination of round and marquise diamonds, this is your chance to own an exquisite example of one of Earth’s rarest and most coveted gems.
