Stunning Vintage 14K Created Colour-Change Sapphire / Corundum Circa 1940’s

Name: Stunning Vintage 14K Created Colour-Change Sapphire / Corundum Circa 1940’s
Brand: Graisons Fine Jewellery
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Large and rare pear-cut faceted synthetic colour-change sapphire (sometimes called synthetic Alexandrite).

The star of this show is the large 1.9cm x 1.0cm pear shaped stone which is simply mesmerising.

In artificial light the colour is a very deep ‘royal’ dark purple hue with flashes of red and dark pink.

In natural light the colour is a pale mauve/grey/blue/green!

Beautifully constructed from 14K gold and stamped as such, 9 flat claws hold the stone very securely in its pierced and ornate gallery, to low upswept shoulders with a nice solid D shaped comfortable band.

In excellent vintage condition this ring this ring draws compliments wherever she goes.

History of Synthetic Alexandrite

True synthetic alexandrite itself is rarely seen because it is much easier to create synthetic corundum and synthetic spinel with color change properties that look like alexandrite.

Synthetic corundum changes from a purple resembling amethyst under artificial light to a greyish-blue in daylight where synthetic spinel more closely resembles alexandrite with its change from reddish to blue-greenish hues. (There is also genuine color-change sapphire which mimics alexandrite, as well as color-change garnet that can be a real fooler.)

STONES

Synthetic colour-change sapphire

MEASUREMENTS

1.9cm x 1.0cm

0.65cm height off finger

WEIGHT

4.53 Grams

MARKS

14K

SIZE

N 1/2 or 17.3mm diameter (Sizeable)

CONDITION

Lovely condition. All claws in excellent condition. Stone is in excellent condition, no abrasions or scratches, one tiny fleabite nibble to lower girdle, only noting for accuracy. Band is nice and thick with no thinning.play.

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Shipping & Delivery

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We are pleased to offer free complimentary express postage, fully insured with tracking and signature on delivery using Australia Post.

For all international purchases, a third party postal company will complete the final stage of delivery.

Orders are dispatched within one-two business days of purchase. Once complete, a tracking number will be forwarded to you via email notification.

We are currently shipping to the following international countries:
UK, USA, CANADA, SINGAPORE, NEW ZEALAND, HONG KONG.

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Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery

We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.

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.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions prior to purchase. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that these descriptions and pictures are carefully viewed and any questions are asked prior to the transaction taking place.
Please refer to our guide, Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery for more details.

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