A very rare, natural alexandrite. The stone shown here changes color from greenish brown in daylight to purplish red in incandescent light. 18k white gold ring with 3.08-ct, oval mixed-cut alexandrite and two diamond side stones, 2.16 ctw. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Westbury Auction Galleries.
Purple Alexandrite, 3.08 ct Faceted in Ring
The very rare, natural alexandrite shown here changes color from greenish brown in daylight to purplish red in incandescent light. 18k white gold ring with 3.08-ct, oval mixed-cut alexandrite and diamond side stones, 2.16 ctw. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and Westbury Auction Galleries.
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| Gemstone | Chrysoberyl, Alexandrite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Carat Weight | 3.08 |
| Jewelry type | Ring |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Purple |
| Transparency | Transparent |