Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Colour-Change Sapphire/Alexandrite (Lab Created) Ring
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A fine vintage 9ct rose gold featuring a large lab created colour-change Sapphire - often mistakenly referred to as 'Alexandrite' or synthetic Alexandrite, dating from the 1940s to 1950s, measuring a large almost 12mm or approximately 5ct.
Exhibiting a very vibrant rich purple hue similar to an Amethyst, with pinky red undertones which flash beautifully, to a sultry blue/green/violet in natural light.
“Lab created colour change Sapphires were created in the early 20th century as a convincing simulant to the rare and prized Alexandrite, which was discovered in Russia in the 19th century. By growing synthetic sapphires and infusing them with vanadium, jewellers achieved a captivating colour-changing effect: the stones shift from a rich magenta under indoor lighting to a striking violet in outdoor light, mimicking the natural gem's allure”.
In excellent condition this large gem is completely free from facet wear even under loupe magnification, it is absolutely pristine and strikingly beautiful, and unlike some examples is relatively low rise on the finger at only 5.8mm high, making this one easy to wear, even everyday.
STONES
Colour-Change Sapphire (Lab Created) / Synthetic Alexandrite
1 x 11.95mm - Approx 5ct
MEASUREMENTS
11.95cm x 11.95cm
Rise from ringer - 5.8mm
WEIGHT
3.07 Grams
ERA
Vintage
MARKS
9ct - Faded stamp tested as 9ct gold
SIZE
O or 17.5mm diameter US 7 1/4
Could be resized up 3-4, down 2-3 with any competent jeweller.
CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition. The colour change sapphire shows absolutely no facet wear let alone chips or abrasions, it is pristine even under loupe magnification. Claws are substantial thick and solid. No thinning to shank. A delightful example of its kind with no issues to note.
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Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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