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Find Out MoreEdwardian 18ct Gold & Platinum & Diamond Ring set with an Alexandrite
№ 476U
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AlexandriteA variety of the mineral, chrysoberyl, discovered in Russia's Ural Mountains in 1830, and named in honour of the reigning tsar, Alexander II (1818-1881). Because of its distinct colour-change from green when viewed in daylight to red under incandescent light, it is often referred to as the 'emerald by day and ruby by night'. More is the very rare colour change variety of the mineral chrysoberylA hard stone that ranges in colour from yellow, to brown, to green. Alexandrite and Cat’s Eye are both notable types of Chrysoberyl. More. It was originally discovered in the Ural mountains in Russia in the 1830s. In this ring the collet set alexandrite is a lively stone exhibiting browny pink and green tones. It has small diamonds above and below with further diamonds in the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More in platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More settings. It sits low on the finger and curves around the finger nicely. It would make a lovely and unusual engagement ring
The Details
So rare to find an alexandrite!
Essentials
Item Number:
№ 476U
Materials:
Measurements:
Alexandrite 5mm by 4mm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
3 years ago
Hallmarks
Early Fineness:
- 18CT
- PLATINUM
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