Need advice regarding Alexandrite ring I am purchasing

[chrono]

Given the lighting conditions in both pictures, I doubt those are the sunlight vs incandescent colours because both backgrounds are stark white. They've either been photoshopped or something because photography is a pain, hence I would want actual pics of those conditions AND lab verification of origin.

 

[whitewave]

My experience with this seller is he/she gets irritated if you ask a question lol.

I think they just what you to buy and then you do the leg work and return if not ok.

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

I too have this seller saved with pieces being watched, but I get a bit of a red flag in my head due to them having over 200 Alexs and 85 padparadschas, most of which look like spessartite (meaning very orange with no pink in sight)...

 

[whitewave]

I too have this seller saved with pieces being watched, but I get a bit of a red flag in my head due to them having over 200 Alexs and 85 padparadschas, most of which look like spessartite (meaning very orange with no pink in sight)...

Also a ton of emeralds.

I had plenty of things saved and then I went and deleted them all about 6 months ago because the negative reviews tell the story for me.

But then the other day I put a bunch of stuff back on my watch list.

 

[Horsegirl76]

I also have looked at a lot of this seller’s items and my spidey senses always kick in. He has way too much of certain items for me to believe they are legitimate.

 

[whitewave]

I looked earlier and he has 100% positive feedback, no negatives in the last 12 months.

IIRC, 8+ months ago there were a few negatives (unless I’m confusing him with a different seller) and the reviews said the item was not what it was claimed to be.

I can’t be 100% so take that FWIW.

I would feel better about the seller if previous customers who also post here would confirm their purchases checked out.

 

[whitewave]

Swoon. $32k

I love their IG. Makes me mad I’m not filthy rich though lol.

Anyway, thought fellow alexandrite lovers would appreciate this one.

 

[T L]

Swoon. $32k

I love their IG. Makes me mad I’m not filthy rich though lol.

Anyway, thought fellow alexandrite lovers would appreciate this one.

They have beautiful pieces, and I think their prices in some things are very fair.

 

[whitewave]

They have beautiful pieces, and I think their prices in some things are very fair.

Yes, they have outstanding pieces. Probably worth the premium.

 

[T L]

Yes, they have outstanding pieces. Probably worth the premium.

Not an Alex, but this is a great deal.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JF8lHHuRK/?igshid=1l8vz032t7zbh

 

[whitewave]

Not an Alex, but this is a great deal.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JF8lHHuRK/?igshid=1l8vz032t7zbh

It says it can’t open page because too many redirects? Could you post a pic if available?

 

[Ari]

Received the ring

 

[Ari]

I thought I had cleaned it well yet still lots of hair in ring-

 

[T L]

It says it can’t open page because too many redirects? Could you post a pic if available?

I will post in “somebody’s got to buy this stone” so not to hijack thread.

 

[Ari]

 

[Ari]

 

[T L]

Can you take some farther away shots???

 

[Ari]

candlelight

 

[Ari]

Can you take some farther away shots???

Sorry! I cropped them to show only the stone-

 

[Ari]

Swoon. $32k

I love their IG. Makes me mad I’m not filthy rich though lol.

Anyway, thought fellow alexandrite lovers would appreciate this one.

Sorry! I cropped them to show only the stone-

If I keep this Alexandrite will be resetting into a solitaire ring - either yellow gold or white gold - the diamonds are distracting although they are pretty diamonds

 

[Ari]

Can you take some farther away shots???

I will take some more later- leaving this afternoon & will be out of town for several days.. will visit a gemologist & have him check the stone before sending it off to AGL (if I decide to keep it)

 

[Ari]

I will take some more later- leaving this afternoon & will be out of town for several days.. will visit a gemologist & have him check the stone before sending it off to AGL (if I decide to keep it)

Will try to send some I didn't crop before I leave

If I keep this Alexandrite will be resetting into a solitaire ring - either yellow gold or white gold - the diamonds are distracting although they are pretty diamonds

 

[Ari]

Will try to send some I didn't crop before I leave

 

[Ari]

I took a few more photos yet am not portraying stone as it is- earlier photos are close but not showing the green or purple & red flashes that I see - it is a pretty stone- however it is darker than I thought it would be-the photos are lighter - I used my iphone- also I do see inclusions in the enlarged photographs-they are not as noticable when wearing yet I will likely pass on this one. I appreciate all your comments and advice!

 

[Bron357]

I think the Alex is lovely but as much as I love cluster settings that one isn’t nice. It’s too high and it feels as if they’ve skimped on the diamonds.
I think it’s good value for the money but f you aren’t loving it, no point in keeping it.

 

[Ari]

I think the Alex is lovely but as much as I love cluster settings that one isn’t nice. It’s too high and it feels as if they’ve skimped on the diamonds.
I think it’s good value for the money but f you aren’t loving it, no point in keeping it.

I don’t like high clusters either- prefer low settings- I liked the Alex stone though and had I kept, planned to reset into a simple vintage ring- may just have the stone which started this quest made into a ring- It was a ring at one time yet someone made into a brooch. I will post a photo of it for you to see- I think the stone is a color change synthetic yet it is pretty.

 

[whitewave]

Do you love this? How are you feeling about it?

 

[Ari]

 

[Ari]

Do you love this? How are you feeling about it?

I like the Alexandrite stone in the ring but not the ring- would've had it reset into a simple vintage/antique setting, yet was having second thoughts about it not being as pretty in a simple gold setting.. (stone is darker in person) may just have the brooch I posted above made back into a ring.. the stone in the brooch changes color- it is synthetic (or maybe only glass) but I love the color! It will be my consolation prize..

 

[Ari]

was planning for this style setting
https://www.etsy.com/listing/652385909/18ct-yellow-gold-topaz-ring-london-blue

this ring has 8 prongs, the few I've seen available online were 6 prong and were more narrow and pointed on ends that hold the stone, which I like best- thought since this blue topaz looked pretty in the setting an Alexandrite might also!