Min 2.75ct 10x8mm Oval Russian Lab Alexandrite

Item: RAV1080AQ

Price: $54.99

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Min 2.75ct 10x8mm Oval Russian Lab Alexandrite

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Product Description for Min 2.75ct 10x8mm Oval Russian Lab Alexandrite

min 2.75ct 10x8mm oval quantum cut russian lab alexandrite

Product Information for Min 2.75ct 10x8mm Oval Russian Lab Alexandrite

Product Type:

Single Stone

Primary Stone / Alexandrite

Shape:	Oval	Composition:	Synthetic
Cut:	Quantum	Treatment:	Untreated
Color:	Green	Gemstone Group:	Chrysoberyl
Dimensions:	10X8 MM - Calibrated	Optical Properties:	Color Change

Care and Handling of Min 2.75ct 10x8mm Oval Russian Lab Alexandrite

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Top 100 Contributor

5 out of 5

Birthday Dreaming, May 2, 2008
k9lover , Illinois

Quality:		5 out of 5
Value:		5 out of 5

"My daughter, a June baby, picked this stone out along with a ring semi-mount as her Birthday present this year. She's always wanted a color-change Alex and this one really fits the bill. This gem is a 3.3ct, is beautifully cut and the color, well it's perfect! Thanks JTV for making her dreams come true. I'm sure that she'll be very happy with it."

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chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl

Fast Facts

While chrysoberyl is actually Greek for “gold,” the most common color is greenish-yellow is commonly found in Victorian and Edwardian jewelry.

Chrysoberyl is also found in green, brownish-yellow and honey yellow colors.

Alexandrite, a grass green chrysoberyl, changes color to a raspberry red under incandescent light.

Some chrysoberyl, when cut with a dome surface (cabochon) displays a streak of light known as cat’s eye. When used alone, the term cat’s eye always refers to chrysoberyl. These stones are highly prized among collectors.

Looking for chrysoberyl? Look in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), Russia (Urals), Zimbabwe, and the United States.

Chrysoberyl is a mineral that produces gemstones ranging from golden-yellow to green-yellow, green, brownish and red. Two prized chrysoberyl gemstones include alexandrite and chrysoberyl cat’s eye. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, it is 8.5, making chrysoberyl among the hardest gemstones. Sources include Brazil, Sri Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), Russia (Urals), Zimbabwe and the United States.

Color

Chrysoberyl cat’s eye is a highly prized gemstone in the chrysoberyl family. The shortened term “cat’s eye” always refers to chrysoberyl cat’s eye. When cut in a cabochon or dome style, it displays fine, parallel lines of moving light rays that appear similar to the pupil of a cat. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, it is fairly hard at 8.5. Primary sources include Sri Lanka and Brazil as well as China, India, and Zimbabwe.