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Custom 1.31 Ct Alexandrite (strong color change) and diamond Art Deco platinum ring

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To mark my firstborn graduating high school, I had Joe Escobar Diamonds in Silicon Valley (where I live) source me an untreated/unheated 1.31 ct Alexandrite for a custom ring project last year. I apologize for the delay in posting the final result til now!

I’ve been starry eyed over this stone since the year 2000 when I saw my first Alexandrite set in a magnificent estate piece from Russia, and the stone became even more significant in 2005 when my first child, Alexander, was born.

I just love the color change property of a good Alex. To me it feels like it has a secret superpower. So when the AGL Prestige report for the 1.31 Ct bluish-green Alex came back with verification of a “very good” color change of “prominent to strong 80-90%”, unheated/ untreated and of likely Madagascar origin, I was quite pleased to buy it. In real life my Alex goes from an attractive bluish -green in daylight (most situations) to warm purple in incandescent light.

I then worked with Joe Escobar Diamonds to custom design a bold Art Deco style setting in platinum with two trapezoid F color, VS clarity side diamonds (.50 ct tw). The crown has 6 baguette and 4 round diamonds (.06 ct tw) all F-G VS quality.

For the stone deliberation thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/need-feedback-on-natural-1-31-ct-alexandrite.274055/

Below are photos of wax carving model, daylight shots, incandescent shots and also a comparison of the ring in daylight vs incandescent.

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Oh my word, what a beautiful, beautiful stone & a stunning setting! I can see why you love this stone so much - when it shifts it looks like a whole different ring!

Congratulations & also to your son on his graduation. Wear in health & happiness!
 
Congratulations on your beautiful ring celebrating your son. These jewellery pieces are always the most precious.
Love the setting, but I’m biased, it’s similar to my engagement reset.
Enjoy.IMG_1585.jpeg
 
Wow - so beautiful! I am partial to Alexandrite as it is my birthstone. The stone and setting are just fabulous. Congrats on your son's high school graduation - on to bigger and better!!
 
Fabulous stone and timeless setting! Enjoy her - and congrats to the graduate and his family!
 
Gorgeous! This is such a special piece. Thanks for sharing.
 
Nice, deco but understated. Congrats to you on the ring and Alexander on his accomplishment!
 
Beautiful stone and I love the Deco setting! Congrats on your son graduating!
 
Congratulations on your beautiful ring celebrating your son. These jewellery pieces are always the most precious.
Love the setting, but I’m biased, it’s similar to my engagement reset.
Enjoy.IMG_1585.jpeg

Wow I loooooove your setting
 
Wow!! That is absolutely stunning!
 
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