Changes - Estate Sterling Silver Lab Created Alexandrite Floral Filigree Ring (ER389)

Changes - Estate Sterling Silver Lab Created Alexandrite Floral Filigree Ring. This gorgeous ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring one oval cut lab created alexandrite, Edwardian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The focal point of this ring is a beautiful colour change alexandrite ,surrounded by an exquisite gallery of flowers and filigree. The alexandrite is expertly claw-set with numerous claws to insure that the large gemstone is held securely. The shank is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit and easy sizing. The Estate ring is a statement piece, which looks fantastic when worn. So stunning!

History: Alexandrite was discovered in 1830 in the Ural Mountains of Russia and named after Csar Alexander II. The original locality for alexandrite is Russia, however, fine gems have also been found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, India, and Burma.

Since the 1960s, labs have grown synthetic alexandrite—not to be confused with simulated alexandrite, which is actually corundum or colored crystals infused with chromium or vanadium for color. Creating synthetic alexandrite is an expensive process, so even lab-grown gemstones can be expensive.

Silver's history is long. The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 15.00 mm x 13.50 mm 

Stone Size: Alexandrite (Lab Created) 6.00 carats 

Weight: 4.40 grams

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 21st Century