Alexandrite Cat's Eye, Alexandrite and Diamond Cufflinks
Platinum cufflinks accented with black rhodium featuring 2.31 carat total weight of oval cat’s eye alexandrites accented by 1.37 carat total weight of round alexandrites and 0.20 carat total weight of round diamonds.
C1192-CU1050-ALCE
Design Details
Alexandrite Cat's Eye, Alexandrite and Diamond Cufflinks
Platinum w/ Black Rhodium
2 Alexandrite Cat's Eye Ovals 2.31 ctw. (5.9-5.5mm) - Natural
88 Alexandrite Rd 1.37 ctw. - Natural
2 Diamond Rd 0.20 ctw. (G+/VS+)
Unique Design Traits
Perfectly matched alexandrite cufflinks with black rhodium to give the cufflinks a much more masculine feel.
Richness of the blue-green tourmaline is complimented and contrasted by color changing alexandrites. The combination of the two is visually intriguing
Alexandrite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth, and stone in the halo exhibit nearly 100% color change Brazilian Alexandrite.
Gemstone Details
Alexandrite
Alexandrite is one of the most unique and rare gemstones ever discovered. It is a phenomenal variety of the mineral chrysoberyl that naturally color changes from bluish green in daylight to purplish red in incandescent light. First discovered in 1830 in Czarist Russia in the Ural Mountains. Since the imperial colors of Russia were red and green, the newly discovered stone was named after Czar Alexander II, then heir to the throne. Quickly it became the national stone of Russia, worn by royalty and the nobility. Today, fine alexandrites, particularly those of Russian origin, are most often found in period jewelry since newly mined gems are extremely rare.
The original source in Russia’s Ural Mountains has long since closed after producing for only a few decades. In 1987 a new deposit of Alexandrite was found in Hematita, Brazil. Although there are other areas where Alexandrite has been discovered, Brazil is considered the finest source for Alexandrite since the 19th century. The most important quality factor when determining the value of an Alexandrite is its color change, caused by the complex way this mineral absorbs light. All other things being equal; the more dramatic the color change, the higher the value. Fine quality stones over one carat are exceptionally rare.
Alexandrite is the birthstone for June and the gem for the 55th wedding anniversary.