Alexandrite
Alexandrite, a rare gem, has the unique characteristic of changing color when exposed to different types of light. For instance, under daylight alexandrite turns a shade of green and under artificial incandescent light the gem turns a raspberry red. This color changing gem makes for truly beautiful vintage alexandrite rings.
The birthstone of June, Alexandrite is also the gemstone for ones 45th and 55th marriage anniversary. Add to this the history and uniqueness that a hand crafted vintage ring has and you will have an excellent gift.
Discovery of Alexandrite
Alexandrite was named after a young Czar of Russia, Alexander II. This was due in part because vast deposits of the gem were originally discovered in Russia around 1830 in the Ural Mountain, though there is some controversy to this story of discovery.
Alexandrite later became Russia’s official gem as the red and green coloring resembles their flag. It is believed that many of the gems in vintage alexandrite rings are from Russia as it was the main source until Alexandrite was discovered in other parts of the world in the 1990s.
Folklore of Vintage Alexandrite Rings
Sometimes referred to as a stone of good omen, some have believed alexandrite gems have a mysterious magic to them. Other beliefs of the gem include the ability to strengthen one’s intuition increases their ability to move forward in situations where logic breaks down, increase a person’s happiness and self-esteem, and provide health benefits in the form of improving the central nervous system.
Featured Vintage Alexandrite Rings
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 EMERALD FILIGREE RING SILVER ALEXANDRITE old vintage 7 STERLING 925 SMALL NICE 8 Bids US $90.00 |
 Kabana ALEXANDRITE Sterling Silver Ring KBN Signed Color Changing Estate NR 4 Bids US $31.00 |
 VINTAGE Sterling SILVER ALEXANDRITE Purple RING 2 Bids US $16.50 |
 RARE VINTAGE .70CT ALEXANDRITE 14K GOLD MEN'S DESIGNER COLLECTIBLE HEIRLOOM RING 22 Bids US $405.00 |
 NATURAL ALEXANDRITE ANTIQUE RING 14K GOLD FROM RUSSIA 4 Bids US $10.50 |
 VINTAGE 1960 SPARKLING UNSIGNED WEISS PAVE' RHINESTONE BROOCH+ ALEXANDRITE RING 1 Bid US $14.99 |
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NATURAL ALEXANDRITE ANTIQUE RING 14K GOLD FROM RUSSIA 4 Bids US $10.50 |
 10k yellow gold amethyst alexandrite topaz citrine heart ring 1.1g vintage 7 3/4 0 Bid US $39.99 |
 ESTATE 14K YELLOW GOLD 13.65CT SOLITAIRE LAB ALEXANDRITE RING-SIZE 6.25-585 0 Bid US $189.99 |
 AMAZING UNUSUAL VINTAGE ALEXANDRITE & DIAMOND RING 0 Bid US $236.00 |
 14KT GENERATIONS YG ALEXANDRITE ESTATE REPRODUCTION RING  US $210.00
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VINTAGE 1960 SPARKLING UNSIGNED WEISS PAVE' RHINESTONE BROOCH+ ALEXANDRITE RING 1 Bid US $14.99 |