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.

EMERALD FILIGREE RING SILVER ALEXANDRITE old vintage 7 STERLING 925 SMALL NICE
EMERALD FILIGREE RING SILVER ALEXANDRITE old vintage 7 STERLING 925 SMALL NICE
8 Bids  US $90.00
 Russian Alexandrite Ring 8 SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE  STERLING COLOR CHANGE 925
Russian Alexandrite Ring 8 SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE STERLING COLOR CHANGE 925
0 Bid  US $59.99
ART DECO FILIGREE  DOUBLE Alexandrite 18K W/G RING 1920
ART DECO FILIGREE DOUBLE Alexandrite 18K W/G RING 1920
  US $850.00
LADIES 3CT  RUBY ANTIQUE FILIGREE ALEXANDRITE STYLE STERLING SILVER RING
LADIES 3CT RUBY ANTIQUE FILIGREE ALEXANDRITE STYLE STERLING SILVER RING
0 Bid  US $42.00
ESTATE LADIES .40CT ALEXANDRITE ETRUSCAN STYLE STERLING SILVER RING
ESTATE LADIES .40CT ALEXANDRITE ETRUSCAN STYLE STERLING SILVER RING
0 Bid  US $49.99
19thC Antique 2/3ct Color Change Alexandrite Cats Eye Sterling Ring
19thC Antique 2/3ct Color Change Alexandrite Cats Eye Sterling Ring
  US $199.99
Kabana ALEXANDRITE Sterling Silver Ring KBN Signed Color Changing Estate NR
Kabana ALEXANDRITE Sterling Silver Ring KBN Signed Color Changing Estate NR
4 Bids  US $31.00
Vintage 14k rose gold 2.5ct lab Alexandrite ring/teal,magenta purple,3.5g/Sz,6.5
Vintage 14k rose gold 2.5ct lab Alexandrite ring/teal,magenta purple,3.5g/Sz,6.5
0 Bid  US $249.00
VINTAGE Sterling SILVER ALEXANDRITE Purple RING
VINTAGE Sterling SILVER ALEXANDRITE Purple RING
2 Bids  US $16.50
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER 925 IOLITE ALEXANDRITE RING SIZE 10.5 MEN LADIES UNISEX
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER 925 IOLITE ALEXANDRITE RING SIZE 10.5 MEN LADIES UNISEX
0 Bid  US $24.97
VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE AND DIAMOND LADIES RING JUNE BIRTHSTONE
VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE AND DIAMOND LADIES RING JUNE BIRTHSTONE
  US $499.95
STUNNING 1CT DIAMOND AND RUSSIAN ALEXANDRITE VINTAGE LADIES COCKTAIL RING NICE
STUNNING 1CT DIAMOND AND RUSSIAN ALEXANDRITE VINTAGE LADIES COCKTAIL RING NICE
  US $899.95
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER RING HAND ENGRAVED WITH SYN SPINEL ALEXANDRITE
VINTAGE STERLING SILVER RING HAND ENGRAVED WITH SYN SPINEL ALEXANDRITE
  US $225.00
ANTIQUE 10K GOLD FLUER DE LYS COLOR CHANGE SYNTHETIC ALEXANDRITE SAPPHIRE RING x
ANTIQUE 10K GOLD FLUER DE LYS COLOR CHANGE SYNTHETIC ALEXANDRITE SAPPHIRE RING x
  US $371.25
ANTIQUE 14K RUSSIAN PINK GOLD BLUE ALEXANDRITE RING!
ANTIQUE 14K RUSSIAN PINK GOLD BLUE ALEXANDRITE RING!
  US $395.00
19thC Antique Handcrafted Natural Russian Alexandrite Sterling Ring
19thC Antique Handcrafted Natural Russian Alexandrite Sterling Ring
  US $169.99
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE 8 STERLING COLOR CHANGE 925
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE 8 STERLING COLOR CHANGE 925
  US $59.99
RING 6 STERLING SILVER RUSSIAN ALEXANDRITE ROSE GOLD RUBY AQUAMARINE ESTATE
RING 6 STERLING SILVER RUSSIAN ALEXANDRITE ROSE GOLD RUBY AQUAMARINE ESTATE
  US $120.00
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Mexico Modernist Designer Alexandrite Ring  SZ 6 ¼
Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Mexico Modernist Designer Alexandrite Ring SZ 6 ¼
  US $125.00
ESTATE VINTAGE NEW OLD STOCK 14K YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE 1 CT RING SIZE 8 NICE
ESTATE VINTAGE NEW OLD STOCK 14K YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE 1 CT RING SIZE 8 NICE
  US $280.00
ESTATE 10K YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE RING
ESTATE 10K YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE RING
  US $399.00
Sterling Silver Art Deco RUBY ALEXANDRITE Ring
Sterling Silver Art Deco RUBY ALEXANDRITE Ring
  US $279.99
Vintage 1.20  ct natural  alexandrite 583 (14k)gold  ring  2.8gr
Vintage 1.20 ct natural alexandrite 583 (14k)gold ring 2.8gr
  US $349.90
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE 6.5 STERLING COLOR CHANGE 925
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE 6.5 STERLING COLOR CHANGE 925
  US $65.00
10k yg vintage RETRO 60's  syn alexandrite 15 ct   ring
10k yg vintage RETRO 60's syn alexandrite 15 ct ring
  US $289.00
ESTATE VINTAGE NEW OLD STOCK 10K YELLOW GOLD RARE ALEXANDRITE 1CT RING SZ 7 GIFT
ESTATE VINTAGE NEW OLD STOCK 10K YELLOW GOLD RARE ALEXANDRITE 1CT RING SZ 7 GIFT
  US $400.00
ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER RING COLOR CHANGE ALEXANDRITE 8
ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER RING COLOR CHANGE ALEXANDRITE 8
  US $119.89
Vintage Sterling Ring Alexandrite?Amethyst? Band With Emerald Cut Stone 925 sz7
Vintage Sterling Ring Alexandrite?Amethyst? Band With Emerald Cut Stone 925 sz7
0 Bid  US $15.50
Vintage 1950s Platinum Ring with 1ct Natural Alexandrite & .50ct Diamonds
Vintage 1950s Platinum Ring with 1ct Natural Alexandrite & .50ct Diamonds
  US $5,800.00
14K VINTAGE SYNTHETIC ALEXANDRITE  RING
14K VINTAGE SYNTHETIC ALEXANDRITE RING
  US $295.00
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE 3 STONE FINE COLORS & DIAMOND 14K ROSE GOLD ART DECO RING
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE 3 STONE FINE COLORS & DIAMOND 14K ROSE GOLD ART DECO RING
  US $403.92
Vintage  Hunky-funky Alexandrite/sterling ring-'60's size 8.5
Vintage Hunky-funky Alexandrite/sterling ring-'60's size 8.5
  US $124.99
Vintage Cool SYNTHETIC ALEXANDRITE STERLING RING c1960s
Vintage Cool SYNTHETIC ALEXANDRITE STERLING RING c1960s
  US $99.99
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Big Alexandrite Ladies Ring
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Big Alexandrite Ladies Ring
  US $349.00
14K Gold Vintage Ladies Ring w Big Alexandrite Stone
14K Gold Vintage Ladies Ring w Big Alexandrite Stone
  US $399.00
Stunning Solid Gold, Alexandrite & Diamond Estate Ring
Stunning Solid Gold, Alexandrite & Diamond Estate Ring
  US $420.75
Art Deco Sterling Ring Faux Alexandrite Color Change
Art Deco Sterling Ring Faux Alexandrite Color Change
  US $149.99
Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Pink  Gold Huge Alexandrite Ring 3.8 grams
Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Pink Gold Huge Alexandrite Ring 3.8 grams
  US $425.00
ANTIQUE $3500 CERTIFIED 14K GOLD 15CT created ALEXANDRITE RING
ANTIQUE $3500 CERTIFIED 14K GOLD 15CT created ALEXANDRITE RING
  US $1,799.00
12 ct  syn.  alexandrite 14k yg vintage 60's ring s6.75
12 ct syn. alexandrite 14k yg vintage 60's ring s6.75
  US $369.00
19thC Antique 2/3ct  Color Change Alexandrite Cats Eye Sterling Ring
19thC Antique 2/3ct Color Change Alexandrite Cats Eye Sterling Ring
  US $189.99
19thC Antique 1/2ct Color Change Alexandrite Cats Eye Sterling Ring
19thC Antique 1/2ct Color Change Alexandrite Cats Eye Sterling Ring
  US $199.99
Vintage Style Sterling Silver 925 Color Changing Alexandrite Ring 9
Vintage Style Sterling Silver 925 Color Changing Alexandrite Ring 9
  US $59.99
ESTATE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K YELLOW GOLD GENUINE BABY ALEXANDRITE CAMEO RING S 8
ESTATE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K YELLOW GOLD GENUINE BABY ALEXANDRITE CAMEO RING S 8
  US $240.00
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE  & DIAMONDS  VINTAGE 14K GOLD RING
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE & DIAMONDS VINTAGE 14K GOLD RING
  US $748.00
VTG Retro Sterling Silver Synthetic Alexandrite Ring Beautiful Large Setting
VTG Retro Sterling Silver Synthetic Alexandrite Ring Beautiful Large Setting
  US $119.99
Gorgeous Estate 14K White Gold Alexandrite Diamond Floral Ring
Gorgeous Estate 14K White Gold Alexandrite Diamond Floral Ring
  US $895.00
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE 7 STERLING COLOR CHANGE 925
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE 7 STERLING COLOR CHANGE 925
  US $75.00
14K Yellow Gold .45 Carat Chatham Created Alexandrite & Diamond Estate Ring
14K Yellow Gold .45 Carat Chatham Created Alexandrite & Diamond Estate Ring
  US $512.85
LADIES 10K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND ALEXANDRITE ESTATE RING 150158
LADIES 10K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND ALEXANDRITE ESTATE RING 150158
  US $294.99
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE 9
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER Vintage OLD ESTATE 9
  US $65.00
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER color change ESTATE 5 sterling small marquise
Russian Alexandrite Ring SILVER color change ESTATE 5 sterling small marquise
  US $75.00
Estate Vintage 14k Gold Synthetic Alexandrite Color Change Emerald Cut Ring
Estate Vintage 14k Gold Synthetic Alexandrite Color Change Emerald Cut Ring
  US $175.00
10k white gold created Alexandrite cz ring fashion estate vintage antique 1.6g
10k white gold created Alexandrite cz ring fashion estate vintage antique 1.6g
  US $99.99
estate synthetic alexandrite  14K gold ring sz 4 1/2
estate synthetic alexandrite 14K gold ring sz 4 1/2
  US $285.00
Estate 14K Gold 1.07ctw Alexandrite & H-VS1 Diamond Ring 4.7g Retail $4500 Heavy
Estate 14K Gold 1.07ctw Alexandrite & H-VS1 Diamond Ring 4.7g Retail $4500 Heavy
  US $3,500.00
Vintage 14k Gold & Synthetic Alexandrite Ladies Ring
Vintage 14k Gold & Synthetic Alexandrite Ladies Ring
  US $495.00
Massive Retro 14K Gold & Alexandrite Estate Ring 15ct!
Massive Retro 14K Gold & Alexandrite Estate Ring 15ct!
  US $675.75
Estate Vintage Antique Deco Alexandrite DIAMOND Platinum RING
Estate Vintage Antique Deco Alexandrite DIAMOND Platinum RING
  US $6,980.00
Man's estate yellow gold emerald-cut Alexandrite ring, size 12, men's rings M-F
Man's estate yellow gold emerald-cut Alexandrite ring, size 12, men's rings M-F
  US $275.00
LADIES 14K YELLOW GOLD LAB ALEXANDRITE ESTATE RING 162081
LADIES 14K YELLOW GOLD LAB ALEXANDRITE ESTATE RING 162081
  US $794.99
MENS 10K YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE GEMSTONE ESTATE RING 152142
MENS 10K YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE GEMSTONE ESTATE RING 152142
  US $294.99
Vintage Estate Simulated PURPLE ALEXANDRITE 14K GOLD SET RING~SZ 5,fjt
Vintage Estate Simulated PURPLE ALEXANDRITE 14K GOLD SET RING~SZ 5,fjt
  US $149.99
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE 5 STONE 14K GOLD ANTIQUE STYLE RING
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE 5 STONE 14K GOLD ANTIQUE STYLE RING
  US $1,100.00
ESTATE DIAMOND ALEXANDRITE 14KT WHITE GOLD OVAL HALO COCKTAIL RING #R4709-ALXW
ESTATE DIAMOND ALEXANDRITE 14KT WHITE GOLD OVAL HALO COCKTAIL RING #R4709-ALXW
  US $1,130.00
Antique ART DECO 40ct Alexandrite Gem 18k Gold Ring
Antique ART DECO 40ct Alexandrite Gem 18k Gold Ring
  US $1,000.00
Antique Art Deco 14k YG Ring:Huge Alexandrite ,1950's
Antique Art Deco 14k YG Ring:Huge Alexandrite ,1950's
  US $1,369.00
Vintage RARE Mexico Silver ALEXANDRITE RING HUGE stone taxco Flower BEAUTIFUL
Vintage RARE Mexico Silver ALEXANDRITE RING HUGE stone taxco Flower BEAUTIFUL
  US $178.10
ANTIQUE 1930'S RETRO 14KT 6ct ALEXANDRITE RING S-5 NANA'S
ANTIQUE 1930'S RETRO 14KT 6ct ALEXANDRITE RING S-5 NANA'S
  US $799.00
ESTATE ANTIQUE OLD VICTORIAN 10K YELLOW GOLD RING PURPLE ALEXANDRITE SIZE 6 1/2
ESTATE ANTIQUE OLD VICTORIAN 10K YELLOW GOLD RING PURPLE ALEXANDRITE SIZE 6 1/2
  US $225.00
Stunning Art Deco Quality 9ct Gold & Amethyst/Alexandrite Trilogy Ring
Stunning Art Deco Quality 9ct Gold & Amethyst/Alexandrite Trilogy Ring
  US $284.40
ESTATE 1920 OVAL PURPLE BLUE ALEXANDRITE & ROUND DIAMOND PLATINUM ART DECO RING
ESTATE 1920 OVAL PURPLE BLUE ALEXANDRITE & ROUND DIAMOND PLATINUM ART DECO RING
  US $5,290.00
18K Gold, Antique, Man Made Alexandrite, Ladies Ring
18K Gold, Antique, Man Made Alexandrite, Ladies Ring
  US $599.00
Estate Alexandrite Gold Eternity Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Fine Mens Jewelry
Estate Alexandrite Gold Eternity Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Fine Mens Jewelry
  US $875.00
Vintage 60.s  syn alexandrite 14k yg Retro ring sz 8.25
Vintage 60.s syn alexandrite 14k yg Retro ring sz 8.25
  US $299.00
Vintage Antique 14k Gold Ladies Lab Alexandrite Ring
Vintage Antique 14k Gold Ladies Lab Alexandrite Ring
  US $299.00
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Huge Color Changing Alexandrite Ring 4.6 grams
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Huge Color Changing Alexandrite Ring 4.6 grams
  US $675.00
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE & DIAMONDS  VINTAGE 10K GOLD RING
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE & DIAMONDS VINTAGE 10K GOLD RING
  US $791.12
GORGEOUS 14KRG VINTAGE DESIGN ALEXANDRITE SAPPHIRE RING
GORGEOUS 14KRG VINTAGE DESIGN ALEXANDRITE SAPPHIRE RING
  US $299.00
Alexandrite stone set in 10k Gold. Antique ring setting
Alexandrite stone set in 10k Gold. Antique ring setting
  US $250.00
LADIES 10K SOLID YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE RECTANGLE SOLITAIRE ESTATE RING J200043
LADIES 10K SOLID YELLOW GOLD ALEXANDRITE RECTANGLE SOLITAIRE ESTATE RING J200043
  US $394.99
ESTATE LADIES .30CT ALEXANDRITE STERLING SILVER RING
ESTATE LADIES .30CT ALEXANDRITE STERLING SILVER RING
0 Bid  US $35.99
ESTATE LADIES .80CT ALEXANDRITE STERLING SILVER RING
ESTATE LADIES .80CT ALEXANDRITE STERLING SILVER RING
0 Bid  US $39.99
Stunning  Estate 14k Gold Modern Alexandrite Emerald Cut RING CHRYSOBERYL
Stunning Estate 14k Gold Modern Alexandrite Emerald Cut RING CHRYSOBERYL
  US $1,100.00
ESTATE LADIES 1CT ALEXANDRITE FILIGREE STERLING SILVER RING
ESTATE LADIES 1CT ALEXANDRITE FILIGREE STERLING SILVER RING
0 Bid  US $34.99
RARE VINTAGE .70CT ALEXANDRITE 14K GOLD MEN'S DESIGNER COLLECTIBLE HEIRLOOM RING
RARE VINTAGE .70CT ALEXANDRITE 14K GOLD MEN'S DESIGNER COLLECTIBLE HEIRLOOM RING
22 Bids  US $405.00
Antique 14k Light Purple Stone Ring  5.34 grams size 6 1/2 Vintage Alexandrite
Antique 14k Light Purple Stone Ring 5.34 grams size 6 1/2 Vintage Alexandrite
0 Bid  US $179.99
LADIES VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD RUSSIAN ALEXANDRITE JUNE BIRTHSTONE RING NICE
LADIES VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD RUSSIAN ALEXANDRITE JUNE BIRTHSTONE RING NICE
0 Bid  US $99.95
NATURAL ALEXANDRITE ANTIQUE RING 14K GOLD FROM RUSSIA
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
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
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
AMAZING UNUSUAL VINTAGE ALEXANDRITE & DIAMOND RING
0 Bid  US $236.00
14KT GENERATIONS  YG ALEXANDRITE ESTATE REPRODUCTION RING
14KT GENERATIONS YG ALEXANDRITE ESTATE REPRODUCTION RING
  US $210.00
VINTAGE 1960 SPARKLING UNSIGNED WEISS PAVE' RHINESTONE BROOCH+ ALEXANDRITE RING
VINTAGE 1960 SPARKLING UNSIGNED WEISS PAVE' RHINESTONE BROOCH+ ALEXANDRITE RING
1 Bid  US $14.99