One electronically tested 14KT rose gold ladies cast alexandrite ring with a bright polish finish. The ring features an alexandrite curvature, completed by a two and one-half millimeter wide band. Identified with markings of "K14". Condition is new, good workmanship. Containing: Seven prong set round brilliant cut natural alexandrites, measuring 2.65 - 2.55 x 1.70 mm, approximate total weight of 0.73ct., clarity is slightly included, type II, medium, slightly grayish, very slightly bluish green color, (GIA vslbG 5/2) to medium, very slightly grayish, slightly purplish red, (GIA slpR 5/3), cut is good. Transmitting light with a minimum of distortion, transparent. Naturally occurring internal & external characteristics are present. Color grade is an average for the group. Graded in the setting. Alexandrite was discovered in the 1830's near the Tokovaya River in the Ural Mountains of Siberian Russia. It later became the national gemstone of Russia. The name "alexandrite" became official in 1842.Alexandrite is a variety of chrysoberyl. It contains both beryllium and chromium. It is the chromium that accounts for the spectacular color change. The color change is the primary qualification for a chrysoberyl to be considered alexandrite. Alexandrite is strongly trichroic. Its color change results in a near-equal transmission of the blue-green and red portions of the spectrum, coupled with strong absorption in the yellow. Today Alexandrite is found in Brazil, India, Madagascar, Myanmar, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Total Weight of Colored Stones 0.73ct. Total Weight of Ring 2.59 grams. AIG Appraised at $1,335.00.

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