Vera Ring

($6,500 value)


A highly covetous piece for an advanced collector, an alexandrite diamond ring. Alexandrite is part of the chrysoberyl family. It has a color change effect due to its chromium presence. Around her center she has a streaming flower halo of old cut diamonds around her center and sides. Vera looks like she’s created her own galaxy of star-studded diamond dreams. The bypass design is a strong reminder of the attraction of coming together yet a celebration of independence and individuality.
Alexandrite gems are extremely popular in Japan with men’s jewelry. It’s also been cited a few times online with how masculine the gem is. I however, will disagree. I think there’s nothing more feminine than transformative beauty. When introduced to daylight she turns a mossy green. With indoor or yellow lighting, she turns royal purple. In very dim lighting, I’ve also seen her turn neutral colors such as black and grey. Her pop colors are a perfect choice for someone who wants an extremely dynamic look throughout the day. Her neutral colors bring a seamless integration into your collection.
Her cat eye also has an active appearance. Her cat eye leers incredibly strong with aerial lighting, focused lighting seems to bring up this effect the best. She has one strong parallel line, but as you rotate her around, she gently disperses the effect. Just like a blinking cat eye. There is also a milk and honey effect that’s seen in certain lighting, but please note due to Vera’s color change it is not consistent. Think of as another pleasant surprise and gift with this ring.
Please note, the insurance appraisal refers to this ring as a vintage piece. A jewelry historian assessed and dated this ring to 1900-1910 (Edwardian) with a center stone replacement. The original center stone likely contained a former diamond or maybe even a sapphire. The side stones are also a mix of old mine cuts and old European cuts. Likely they are original to the piece due to the high scarcity of diamonds back then. 
Specifications:
Ring size 6.75-7
Total weight: 3.35 grams
Dated to be Edwardian (1900-1910), possibly late Victorian. Center stone is a replacement with new prongs.
12k yellow gold.
13 old mine cut diamonds (VS2- I-1, G-H) and 4 old European cut (VS2 - I-1, G-I) at an estimated 1.02 total diamond weight
0.88 alexandrite center. Natural alexandrite with cat’s eye effect, GIA has confirmed to be Indian in origin. Please note, there's lots of beautiful inclusions including a particularly dark one!

Condition:
Thinning in the band – consistent with the age of the piece. The center prongs are new. Diamond cutting and age consistent with the age of the piece. Small nicks on the diamonds, only visible under a loupe. 

Authentication:
GIA Report #2235115309
Detailed appraisal by Pacific Gem Lab
Reviewed by an Antique Jewelry Historian

What it includes:
Jewelry box choice (would you prefer a vintage ring box or the standard?)
Registered Mail USA Shipping. Please note, this is a slow delivery service due to the additional clearance measures. 

Ring Sizing
Ring sizing, I have a jeweler here that I can use. Or if you prefer to utilize yours, I’ll refund you the difference upon proof of receipt.

Cost Drivers:

Gemstone type: supreme+!
Gold purity level: average 
Gemstone quantity: above average 
Gold weight: average 
Rarity: supreme+!
Condition: average