The name is also often used erroneously to describe synthetically-grown corundum that simulates the appearance of alexandrite, but with a different mineral composition.
So unique, we are giving it a special page! The pictures are very clear and informative.
I went from the 1200 right to polishing with 50k on a Batt and with a touch, it was done and that was all it took.
Gemstones custom faceted from this rough are typically priced at $100ct - a cutter in the mid-west familiar with this material, has faceted it and has sold it, thought that the price for a fine and/or large gem from this rough should be priced at $125/ct. You are viewing photographs as if you were using a loupe - not your unaided eye. Under normal conditions, these inclusions may not be visible.Tribute to Stephen Kotlowski, Supreme Master Gemcutter"Received the stones today, they are beautiful...Thanks so much!"Not responsible for mismatches of prices, photos, stocknumbers, etc. "Your website is really second to non in the field of gems. If one sees lower prices, it could be synthetic sapphire, which some companies frequently sell as synthetic alexandrite - even if you ask, it frequently isn't disclosed. I just finished my first piece of it in a "Jana's Oval #7" and it is super. For manufacturers or users of Synthethic Alexandrite, our trade prices CANNOT be beat! Rough_Rock. A wide variety of synthetic alexandrite rough options are available to you, such as heat, waxing/oiling. Synthetic Alexandrites are one of the Synthetic Corundums.Lab Created Alexandrites are made by a method called Flame Fusion.They are made in such a way that they look like Natural gemstones.These Synthetic Alexandrites will have the same chemical properties of the real stones. I really appreciate your effort in the field of gemology.
Have a Great day."The color under incandescent light is reddish pink; under fluorescent lights, it depends on how one orients the axes.
It is very impressive as you said it would be. I loved it. When the stone is purple it has nice flashes of the teal blue in it.
The color change is amazing. I appreciate that :) "NOTE: Our material is produced using the Czochralski Pull Method. You will find that the prices of our finished synthetic alexandrite gemstones are less than the price of most natural roughs, making these beautiful, color changing gems an affordable alternative to expensive natural alexandrite.The most common Corundum colors are Blue Sapphire and Ruby but we can also supply you White Sapphire, Orange Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire and Alexandrites in all shapes and sizes.Please select one of the following shapes to see the pricesAll kinds of loose gemstones at factory pricesShowing 1–10 of 172 results It puts it into a completely different context, gives a story to it. You may possibly hear from the jewelers soon.
Specimens were a dark greyish-green with slightly purple overtones under fluorescent lighting. Make Offer - 5 Ct Rare Alexandrite Rough Brazil Gem Quality Color Change Jewelry Translucent . It will go in my collection. Being lab grown gems, the production process and production cost is the same no matter the color. Seiko synthetic alexandrites show a swirled internal structure characteristic of the floating zone method of synthesis.
The retail on the faceted material is now $490 per carat as of 2019 - offered by a major supplier of castings and calibrated gemstones for the trade. The stones are way cool to watch going through their color changes.
However, it may be a real alexandrite. Personal work. I have enough to cut a few more but I think I may order another parcel.
Gemstones custom faceted from this rough are typically priced at $100ct - a cutter in the mid-west familiar with this material, has faceted it and has sold it, thought that the price for a fine and/or large gem from this rough should be priced at $125/ct. It is extremely hard to photograph the true colors of alexandrite, that is why I always have my sister photograph my gems because she is a photographer.
Most lab alex leans heavily purple, so I was very lucky to snag this rough in Tucson!
Originally the salesman said they where nice. I guess you have seen my articles on this subject"Tribute to Stephen Kotlowski, Supreme Master GemcutterWe purchased a large Pull as seen in the photos above and the pieces of rough below have come from that very piece.. We have sold this material to manufacturers outside the U.S. and it was always by the kilo. People have expressed an interest in purchasing the material and we are currently awaiting payment, verifying payment has been received or awaiting final approval. My first reaction was wow...The material is going to cut some amazing gems. Here is an example of the excellent color change of a rough cross section of a synthetic alexandrite crystal. Joined Sep 11, 2012 Messages 13.
I have cut all kinds of material and a lot of quartz but this cut quickly and nicely with a worn 1200 lap.