Alexandrite Appraisal As a leader in natural mined Alexandrite, we receive many emails and phone calls from people looking for an Alexandrite appraisal on a gemstone or piece of Alexandrite jewelry sight unseen. After a brief explanation of what a proper appraisal entails, undoubtedly, the next request is for a ‘guestimate’ of their stone’s value followed by a number of IFs. “If my Alexandrite is X carats, and if its color changes from Y to Z, and if… What is it worth?” Because it is impossible to guess a gemstone’s value over the phone, or with emailed digital photos, Khazargems has developed a free online Alexandrite appraisal utility. All that is required to receive an estimated value of your Alexandrite is to enter the parameters of your Alexandrite and you will get an instant approximation of the value of your particular gem. Obviously, the more accurately you answer the questions, the better your appraisal will be. Be assured, your appraisal will be based on the most current values for natural, mined Alexandrite available today. So, lets get started.
1. Natural or Synthetic Natural Alexandrite typically have inclusions which can be seen under magnification. Normal inclusions can include tiny crystals that look like small spots, veil like silky threads, or even what may look like tiny elongated tubes. Also seen at times in natural Alexandrite are fissures, cracks in the gem that resemble white or clear lines. Our appraisal utility is designed only to value natural, mined from the earth Alexandrite. This online appraisal is in beta testing and for entertainment purposes only. Please send your feedback to the webmaster.
Please Make A Choice NOTE: Synthetic Alexandrite have been lab grown in Russia from Corundum for the past twenty years. These stones are sometimes marketed as Russian Alexandrite, Natural Alexandrite, and even Natural Russian Alexandrite. As early as 1907 or 1908 synthetic Alexandrite were created from synthetic color-change sapphires colored by vanadium. Since these stones have been in circulation for several generations it is entirely possible for families to think that an heirloom Alexandrite is a true natural, mined, Alexandrite. Visitors to foreign countries buy heirloom Alexandrite thinking it is natural when, in fact, many times it is a cheap synthetic sapphire worth only a few dollars. |
