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   <title>Re: Browse gemstones tagged with color change gemstone</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Here you go - two natural Alexandrite marquises. One from Andrapradesh, India and another from Tunduru, Tanzania.
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   <author>Paulo Cruz</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Browse gemstones tagged with color change gemstone</title>
   <description><![CDATA[beautiful, but am looking for marquise cut]]></description>
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   <pubDate>Sat,  9 Jan 2010 14:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Natural Alexandrite Pear 7.24 cts</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I was browsing your site about Alexandrite stones. 30yes ago I was in Greece and purchased two rings beautiful mounted in 18k gold spiral basket/cage. I was told they were Alexandrite stones but that was irrevelant at the time. I just liked the way they changed in color. Mine are VERY similar to the one above. the pear is around 8cts and the oblong around 9cts. Had then looked at 25yrs ago but this guy wasn't really sure if they were Alexandrite or not. They were apprased around $8-900.00 then. I would liked to have them apprased again but do not know any one reputable here in Albuquerque,NM  ]]></description>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Can you  love something for the sake of rarity?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I am not sure if I can love anything for it's rarity and/or value. There are many gemstones which are much more rare than alexandrite and some defiantly a lot more valuable.
    But alexandrite has a personality not like any other gem. A combination of it's amazing colour change properties and back-story of the stone. It's dualism is so strongly connected with Russian history, that I would think it makes it very special to Russian people.
   Personally, I love the name - "Alexandrite". It's sounds so wonderful and noble, that I simply want to keep saying it.]]></description>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Fri,  9 Oct 2009 18:31:38 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Why do you love alexandrite?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[For me, it is due to the incredible rarity and value. I cannot think of a gem that comes close to the magical properties alexandrite possesses. It is unrivaled by all. I hope that one day ill have a 2 ct in a nice gold ring :-)]]></description>
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   <author>Cartier</author>
   <pubDate>Thu,  8 Oct 2009 16:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Natural Alexandrite Ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Look at this very fine natural alexandrite ring with a fantastic blue green daylight color.
    This alexandrite deposit in India is known for the beautiful daylight colors of its gemstones but the color of this stone is exceptional and in a class of its own. A really stunning and one-of-a-kind alexandrite gem in a beautiful setting.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-171-00003</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:59:23 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Brazilian alexandrite engagement ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Natural Brazilian alexandrite in the center is beautifully accented by two round diamonds. Very  nice, simple and stylish design for an alexandrite enggagement ring.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-176-00007</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Re: Rough / Uncut Alexandrite.</title>
   <description><![CDATA[See list of most well known gemological laboratories:  http://www.alexandrite.net/chapters/faq/where-can-i-test-and-appraise-my-alexandrite.html]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-350-00001</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Angelica</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Hi Ya. I am puru from India and we are sellers of rough / uncut alexandrite. I was wondering if you know about where I could find buyers of the same. If you do know or would liket to discuss, my email is puru@timnm.com
    Kind Regards
   Puru. ]]></description>
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   <pubDate>Mon,  7 Sep 2009 07:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Rough / Uncut Alexandrite.</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I would like to know where I can get a rough / uncut stone certified that it is alexandrite. We have in our possession a large piece that we would like to sell to potential collectors. ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-350</link>
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   <pubDate>Mon,  7 Sep 2009 07:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Different colors of alexandrite</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Alexandrite occurs in a wide range of colors, but color change resembling fine emerald (green) and ruby (red), depending on the light source is so rare, that most people have never seen one. However, even lower quality alexandrite should change colors from khaki or yellowish green or green in daylight moving to brownish, purple, reddish-purple or red under  incandescent light. Mixed light should produce either a grayer color or flashes of the green, purple, and sometimes red or yellow.
    Good quality alexandrite is teal, emerald, or blue-green under natural daylight or fluorescent lighting that ideally changes to purple-red or red under regular incandescent light. Often a slightly grey, blue/violet/purple is seen.
   If your stone changes color from purple in daylight to greenish-blue under incandescent light, then instead of genuine alexandrite, you own either a synthetic stone or some other gemstone variety which changes color. It could be sapphire or spinel, although it's very unlikely. I would recommend obtaining a gemstone identification certificate for your gemstone from a reputable laboratory. The most well known gemological laboratories are listed at:  Where can I test and appraise my alexandrite?]]></description>
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Thu,  6 Aug 2009 09:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite Gemstone Encyclopedia Wins IMA Award.</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Alexandrite.net was selected as the winner from over 14 entries submitted under the "Reference" category, with an overall score of 488 out of 500. The Best in Class award is the highest honour bestowed by the Interactive Media Awards. There is only one Best in Class award winner in the Reference category, and it represents the very best in content, planning, execution and overall professionalism. All of the judges for the IMA’s are distinguished professionals and evaluate websites based on five criteria: design, content, feature functionality, usability and standards compliance, according to Aaron Warner, spokesperson for IMA.
    The Alexandrite Gemstone Encyclopedia designed and written for people looking for reliable and accurate information about alexandrite whether they are trying to purchase a stone, or just trying to improve their knowledge and understanding of the world of alexandrite.
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Thu,  6 Aug 2009 08:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite Myths, Legends and Lore</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Alexandrite - the symbolism of red &amp; green colors.  The red flag symbolized insurrection during the revolutions, but in spite of its association with violence (and blood), the russian word for red also means “beautiful”. Green  color  commonly associated with  nature and harmony.  Does it mean that in Russia, Alexandrite can symbolize "beatiful nature"?]]></description>
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   <author>info@davidwein.com</author>
   <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Chrysoberyl For Sale</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Does anyone know any chrysoberyl buyers?I can't seem to find any.The chrysoberyl is the picture in my profile.2900 carats.Please any replies appreciated.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-348</link>
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   <author>Micheal Henstra</author>
   <pubDate>Sun,  5 Jul 2009 21:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Chrysoberyl Species and Variety</title>
   <description><![CDATA[
   I have an Alexandrite from what the jewellers tell me,, it is actually purple in daylight and greenish-blue under a light.. why is it? the color change is opposite from green to purple?. It is also a fairly big stone. I love it, cannot get a straight answer anywhere.. where can I go?]]></description>
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   <author>franladouceur@yahoo.ca</author>
   <pubDate>Fri,  3 Jul 2009 02:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>The Alexandrite Laser</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I have got white patches on my leg from laser.  Can anybody tell me what I can do to make this spot go away faster or if they will go away ever?]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-160-00003</link>
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   <author>honeys78@yahoo.com</author>
   <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:49:53 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite  substitutes</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Alexandrite is chrysoberyl BeAl2O4 with Cr3+ as an impurity, its colour depends on the type of illumination; in fluorescent light blue dominates, while red is predominant when viewed in light from a tungsten lamp. This is the so called "alexandrite effect". The most desirable colour change is rich blue–green to a deep raspberry red, and the shade of the colour can vary.
    The impurity that produces the colour in alexandrite is Cr3+, but the ion sits in a different crystal environment and hence experiences a different ligand field. Synthetic alexandrite gemstones have been produced since 1973 and patented by Creative Crystals Inc of San Ramon, California.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-324-00004</link>
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   <author>Michael Vanevski</author>
   <pubDate>Fri,  1 May 2009 12:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Re: Large clean chrysoberyls sells for around USD 200.00 per carat</title>
   <description><![CDATA[
    Micheal,
    It does look like a chrysoberyl. And it's really big. You need to get a strong fiber optic light and shine it through the stone to see if it's clean or if it changes color.
    It doesn't look clean from the picture but some parts of it could be clean. Large clean chrysoberyls sells for around USD 200.00 per carat. (25cts.+) If not clean, they have to be very inexpensive like USD 10.00 per carat.
    If it shows a decent color change, then you can cut some alexandrites and those don't need to be clean but the color of that rough doesn't look like it's alexandrite.
    What kind of light did you shoot with?
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   <author>Micheal Henstra</author>
   <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Genuine alexandrite and diamond vintage ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Very interesting vintage alexandrite and diamond ring.  According to the owner, - 14k rose-yellow gold, circa 1935-1950. Sculpted floral band  runs entire way around featuring  filigree-swirl sides and mix of matte and high polish
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Large clean chrysoberyls sells for around USD 200.00 per carat</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Micheal,
    It does look like a chrysoberyl. And it's really big. You need to get a strong fiber optic light and shine it through the stone to see if it's clean or if it changes color.
    It doesn't look clean from the picture but some parts of it could be clean. Large clean chrysoberyls sells for around USD 200.00 per carat. (25cts.+) If not clean, they have to be very inexpensive like USD 10.00 per carat.
    If it shows a decent color change, then you can cut some alexandrites and those don't need to be clean but the color of that rough doesn't look like it's alexandrite.
    What kind of light did you shoot with?
   ]]></description>
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Mark Henry alexandrite ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I can not believe of the color change of alexandrite jewelry in the Mark Henry brochure.  I heard that they use alexandrite only from Malacacheta and Hematita.
    Does anyone have a better photo of their alexandrite jewelry?
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   <author>icgems.com</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite diamond ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Last week I came across a listing for an alexandrite ring at David Wein.  Nice ring that looks a lot like of my grandmother's, but in white gold.
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   <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Causes of color change in malaia and color changing garnets</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Malaia is name given to garnets orange to pinkish orange to red in color which do not match the color and gemological properties of any of the other more well known varieties of garnet. (Some authors spell it Malaya garnet).
    Indeed, the word malaia means prostitute or out of the family in Swahili. Primarily composed of spessartite
    and pyrope, the color and gemological properties occur in a range which can overlap with grossularite, rhodolite, and pyrope.
    Some of them may change color under daylight and incandescent lighting and these stones are more commonly and collectively known as Color Change Garnets. It is thought that the color change is due to the presence of vanadium or chromium in trace amounts. Our own observations indicate that color change could also be influenced by the needle like inclusions of rutile or actinolite which are common in the color changing stones but less apparent in the stones that don’t change color.
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   <author>David Weinberg</author>
   <pubDate>Thu,  9 Apr 2009 07:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Colour change garnet, Malaia garnet and malaya garnet</title>
   <description><![CDATA[But what causes the garnet colour change - is it the alexandrite effect? For instrance - malaia garnet, malaya garnet and color change garnet are all a mixture of pyrope and spessartite so what's the difference? Why malaia garnet doesn't change colour?
   ]]></description>
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Wed,  8 Apr 2009 07:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Colour change garnet vs Alexandrite</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Faceted alexandrites and color change garnets  can occur in wide range of colors that are a function of chemistry and crystallographic orientation, it is impossible to describe color change in anything but generalized terms.
    However, our experiences photographing and grading both kinds of stones in a variety of light conditions suggest that color change garnet is usually more sensitive to color changes in the higher ranges of daylight above 4500 K. Whether in morning or afternoon daylight and with or without sunlight, alexandrite color is fairly constant and only shows a dramatic change under incandescent light.
    Color change garnets on the other hand, often show a significant change between 4500K daylight and 6500K cool daylight (fluorescent light). Indeed some of the color change garnets especially from the new deposit in Chavia, Kenya have been referred to has tri color garnets because of their larger color change range. To appreciate the full range of colors in these stones we need to view them under incandescent, natural daylight, and fluorescent light. Without viewing the stones under every kind of light it will impossible to appreciate the full range of colors.
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   <author>David Weinberg</author>
   <pubDate>Tue,  7 Apr 2009 08:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Colour change garnet</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I want to know more about colour change garnets. From all the comments I have read, I understood that the colour change in garnet is supposed to occur between morning and late afternoon light, which is not the same as with alexandrite color change phenomena which  cause colour change depending on daylight and incandescent light. Does it mean that garnets will not change colour under an incandescent light bulb?
    What causes the garnet colour change? Is it the alexandrite effect or some other optical phenomena, like the Usambara effect for colour changing tourmalines?
   I saw brown to red and greenish to reddish colour change. But garnets come in all kind of colours - pink, red, purple, orange, yellow, violet, green and even colourless. What kind of other colour change in garnets exist?]]></description>
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   <author>liska397</author>
   <pubDate>Sun,  5 Apr 2009 12:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Color change garnet vs Alexandrite</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Without gemological testing, color change garnets and alexandrites can be very difficult to distinguish. Both alexandrite and color change garnet can exhibit an intense color change. The main difference is their responses to different light sources. While the colors of alexandrite are similar in daylight and fluorescent light color change garnets are distinctly green or bluish under fluorescent light but more blue gray or even lavender in daylight.
    Color change garnets are notable for their color change throughout the day as a function of their sensitivity to the different color temperatures of morning and late afternoon light. To appreciate the full range of color change in these stones, one needs to observe the stones under early morning light, fluorescent light, late afternoon sunlight, and incandescent light. The best color change garnets are from Bekily in Madagascar and the new deposit in Chavia, Kenya.
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   <author>David Weinberg</author>
   <pubDate>Sat,  4 Apr 2009 23:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>The Purkinje Effect</title>
   <description><![CDATA[The Tavernier diamond, also known as the Blue Diamond of the Crown or French Blue, is a Type IIb diamond with high levels of boron impurities. The absorption spectrum of boron causes these diamonds to absorb red, orange and yellow light making Type IIb diamonds appear bluish or greyish colors.
   Color change in the Tavernier diamond could be actually the Purkinje effect, where in bright light the human eye is more sensitive to red and  in dim light the eye is more sensitive to blue-violet light, which causes the color of bluish gemstones to slightly enhance in dim lighting.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-323-00003</link>
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   <author>Michael Vanevski</author>
   <pubDate>Sat,  4 Apr 2009 14:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite Garnet</title>
   <description><![CDATA[There is a reason why Richard Wise called color changing garnet - Alexandrite Garnet. But I think it refers to the blue color change garnet from Madagascar.
   Color change garnets are one of the rarest and most fascinating gemstones. The color change can be intense and even more dramatic than the color change of top quality alexandrite.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-341-00001</link>
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   <author>Michael Vanevski</author>
   <pubDate>Sat,  4 Apr 2009 13:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Are there any other gemstones which change color?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I heard that Bekily garnets look like almost natural alexandrite and when set in jewelry can be easily confused. How do alexandrite and color change garnet differ in appearance? ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-341</link>
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   <author>liska397</author>
   <pubDate>Sat,  4 Apr 2009 13:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Chrysoberyl rough weighing over 2984.9 ct was valued at 175.000 USD</title>
   <description><![CDATA[An alexandrite piece of ore (chrysoberyl rough) weighing over 2984.9 ct (597 gr) was found at the Malyshevskoye deposit's (Russia) in 2000, was valued at 175.000 USD as an opening bid, but nobody wanted to buy it. Russian owners named it "Patriot" - a common practice for unique specimens.
    After gemmologists from GOKHRAN - the official Russian depository for precious metals and gemstones, examined the specimen, the name "Patriot" was revoked and the specimen down valued to 15.000 USD.
   But as David pointed out, such large pieces of rough could have value even if it doesn't have gemmy parts, as a unique specimen for the museum or private collection.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-340-00002</link>
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   <author>Michael Vanevski</author>
   <pubDate>Sat,  4 Apr 2009 11:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>A very large Alexandrite</title>
   <description><![CDATA[That seems to be very large for a chrysoberyl of any kind but we did have some large chrysoberyls  in the past.
   The value will depend on the clarity of the rough and the degree of color change and if it is indeed facetable in part. Otherwise, the rough could also have some value as a specimen especially if it is well formed and undamaged.]]></description>
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   <author>David Weinberg</author>
   <pubDate>Sat,  4 Apr 2009 01:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>A very large Alexandrite</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I am new in this game but I have a 3,800 carat chrysoberyl. I bought it in Africa and the assay said they think it's an alexandrite but the organic compound is still on it so they don't know for sure yet. It is a very dark green on the outside. Can anyone tell me what this stone might be worth.I sure went through a hell of a time to secure this stone. Thank you for any input.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-340</link>
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   <author>Micheal Henstra</author>
   <pubDate>Fri,  3 Apr 2009 16:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite mining in Ilakaka</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Ilakaka is located more than 150 miles east of Tulear. The road from Tulear is paved and in excellent condition. As in most parts of Madagascar, there are few cars and more pedestrians and cattle. This part of south central Madagascar is high dessert plain, - warm or hot in the day and windy and cool at night. Before the discovery of gems, the only attraction was the nearby Isalo national park known especially for its unique painted rock formations and there are an estimated 300,000 hand-miners in the Ilakaka area working in the field at present day.
   The town of Ilakaka is only two or three years old. There are perhaps 100 small one or two storey hastily built shanty/buildings with wooden shutters instead of glass windows.  The buildings include gem offices, two or three room hotels, clothes stalls, petrol pumps and garages. This town is here for the gems and I cannot imagine any other reason for its existence. The highlights include the Thai hotel/ restaurant 2 km outside of town and the Les Renes De L’Isalo (Hotel in the Rocks) in the national park about 10 km away. A small grass airstrip lies outside of town near Les Renes De L’Isalo. The government recently moved the gemstone buying area a few kilometers out of town.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-170-00001</link>
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   <author>David Weinberg</author>
   <pubDate>Fri,  3 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>The Alexandrite Effect</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Does the famous Tavernier diamond with it substantial color change between incandescent light and daylight show the alexandrite effect?]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-323-00002</link>
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   <author>netcobox@gmail.com</author>
   <pubDate>Thu,  2 Apr 2009 15:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>What is the june gemstone?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Gemstones associated with each month have changed frequently and one reason is that identification of gemstones has been often based on color instead of properties and classification.
    In addition, birthstones have varied from country to country and as people became more interested in wearing birthstones, a lot of less expensive stones have been substituted for some of the rare and expensive gems. Strictly speaking - pearls are organic gems, not stones, but since most of the pearls on today's market are cultured pearls, it is an affordable substitute for an alexandrite.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-337</link>
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   <author>Dominica Lachance</author>
   <pubDate>Thu,  2 Apr 2009 14:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite  - perfect engagement ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Alexandrite is perfect for an engagement ring. Only problem is, top quality 1ct.+ alexandrites are extremely rare and often more expensive than diamonds. For between $300 - $1000 you can get an alexandrite ring with smaller stones.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-176-00006</link>
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   <author>David Weinberg</author>
   <pubDate>Thu,  2 Apr 2009 04:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Colour change  not quite the same thing as pleochroism</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Kunzite is famous for its strong pleochroism, showing lighter and more intense coloring when viewed at different angles. It will display intense color variations and color difference when viewed from the top and bottom. It can even display multiple colors or appear colorless.
    Kunzite is trichroic, which means that three colors can be viewed from differing angles: pink, clear and violet. Sometimes the color change is limited to shade changes, such as from pale pink to dark pink.
    However, when speaking of color changing gemstones, the ability to change color depends on the type of light. A gemstone might look green in sunlight, but red in incandescent lighting. Not quite the same thing, as pleochroism, which involves the same light, but different angles.
    In conclusion: Kunzite is not a color changing gemstone
    Dominica
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   <author>Dominica Lachance</author>
   <pubDate>Wed,  1 Apr 2009 14:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title> Kunzite - pleochroism and color-fading effect</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Kunzite is known for its strong pleochroism showing lighter and more intense coloring in different directions. For this reason, it is always cut to show the deepest pink color through the table of the stone. The deeper darker and more saturated colors of kunzite are considered to be the most valuable.
    Kunzite may fade in strong light. Some deep pink stones have turned nearly colorless from fading. Although the color-fading effect is not this drastic in most kunzite, it is still important not to expose kunzite gems to strong light (especially sunlight) for long periods. Kunzite is sometimes called "evening stone" for this reason. The color of some kunzite can be restored or intensified by irradiation.
   DW]]></description>
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   <author>David Weinberg</author>
   <pubDate>Wed,  1 Apr 2009 12:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Colour changing Kunzite?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I was looking for a large kunzite for my gemstone collection. Once I asked a seller to send me extra photos, I received the pictures where kunzite is shown in different colours, before and after light exposure.
    Does it mean that kunzite can change colour?
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-336</link>
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   <author>liska397</author>
   <pubDate>Wed,  1 Apr 2009 12:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite - Malacacheta</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I think this alexandrite deposit belongs to Antares Mining and Exploration Corporation.  Alexandrite colors vary from green to blue, commercially known as "blue peacock". The richest deposits are found along two rivers: the Stream of Fire and Ribeirao Soturno. ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-335-00001</link>
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   <author>Paulo Cruz</author>
   <pubDate>Wed,  1 Apr 2009 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite World Occurrences</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Anyone heard of alexandrite deposit located in the gemological district of Malacacheta, about 30 km far from Malacacheta city, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil?]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-335</link>
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   <author>netcobox@gmail.com</author>
   <pubDate>Wed,  1 Apr 2009 08:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Teid Mining  - Novello mine new owners</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Teid Mining recently acquired famous Novello mine which produces natural alexandrite. They are looking for trade partners who are interested in selling alexandrite specimens on an international market.
    Teid Mining
    #2, Hull Road,
    Heavy Industrial site
    Gweru, Midlands
    Zimbabwe
   Tel: 263-91-741891]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-163-00003</link>
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   <author>Michael Vanevski</author>
   <pubDate>Wed,  1 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Re: Zandrite</title>
   <description><![CDATA[
    Zandrite is another trade and  trademarked name for color changing synthetic glass laced with Neodymium.
   Recent marketers and TV promoters of synthetic gemstones have started using the term "lab created", "created", "cultured" or "man made" to identify synthetics. Since synthetic corundum has been around for more than 100 years, even my grandmother's alexandrite jewelry might not be genuine.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-324-00002</link>
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   <author>Lorraine Blank</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite and Pearls Bands</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Very interesting combination of pearls and alexandrite for an engagement ring. Tri-band 18K yellow gold ring, where two contains round pearls and one set with eight alexandrite is a narrow band.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-176-00005</link>
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   <author>Lorraine Blank</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Synthetic alexandrite identification</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Synthetic alexandrite generally will possess most of the properties of the natural alexandrite and most gemological tests will not help identification. The best method is to check for internal inclusions, ultraviolet reactions and apply common sense: is it too good to be true? ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-325</link>
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Zandrite</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Zandrite is another trade and  trademarked name for color changing synthetic glass laced with Neodymium. It was named Zandrite because it sounds like Alexandrite and exhibits color changing characteristics simmilar to Alexandrite. I think this name belongs to Jewelry Television now.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-324-00001</link>
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite Effect vs Usambara Effect</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Usambara effect suggested by the Mineralogical Museum of Oslo  after Usambara Mountains of Tanzania, where Norwegian geologist Asbjorn Halvorsen collected chromiferous green tourmaline which displayed strong color change effect. The Usambara effect describes a color change dependant not on the type of illumination as with the Alexandrite effect, but rather on a change of path length of light through the gemstone in a single orientation.
    With Alexandrite Effect, if the illumination is stronger in the red wavelengths as with candle light, red becomes the perceived color. In daylight which is stronger in the green wavelengths to which the eye is much more sensitive, the perceived color is green. With Usambara Effect, once the thickness of the gemstone reaches a critical point, dependant on concentration of the elements chromium and vanadium, the perceived color of the transmitted light  shifts from green to red. Which explains how Usambara effect was discovered in the first place: gem quality tourmalines from the Umba Valley  (Tanzania), each green  by transmitted light, when placed on top of one another, showed yellow color, succeeded by orange and red as the thickness of the gemstone pile increased.
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Color change synthetic glass imitation of the Alexandrite emerged onto the TV shopping channels recently. Alexandrium - pink to violet color change glass and Zandrite, that exhibits color change due presence of Neodymium  from pink in natural light  to green under florescent light.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-324</link>
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   <author>netcobox@gmail.com</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>The Alexandrite Effect</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Does the color-change behaviour known as the Usambara Effect have any relations to the Alexandrite Effect?]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-323</link>
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   <author>netcobox@gmail.com</author>
   <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Platinum Alexandrite Engagement Ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Oval alexandrite 1.07 ct set with diamonds in platinum engagement ring.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-176-00003</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite Myths, Legends and Lore</title>
   <description><![CDATA[There is an an interesting anecdote of a major European ball, when the empress of Russia wore her wonderful alexandrite jewelry, only to be shocked when a German princess was wearing the same gem because unscrupulous keeper of the Russian vault of jewels had sold some pieces to a German prince?]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-321</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:17:05 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Vintage alexandrite ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Classic bluish-green coloration make this vintage alexandrite ring a standout. The oval alexandrite has a very strong and vivid color change and  set between two quarters of 18kt yellow gold studded with diamonds.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-287-00004</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Re: Definition of Alexandrine</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Alexandrine is also a name for the Afro-Asian Alexandrine's parrot (Psittacula eupatria). Originating from India, pressure to cater to the demands of the pet trade have caused a drastic decline in this species. It is illegal to trade in Alexandrine Parakeets in India and yet these birds are sold in broad daylight in urban bird markets, suggesting that the Indian government is allocating insufficient resources towards the protection of this beautiful species.
    By the way the picture below is named "Dewey" who is very playful and can be very talkative, and a superb imitator.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-304-00001</link>
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   <author>liska397</author>
   <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Color change natural tourmaline</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Fairly large (12.7ct) color changing natural tourmaline from Africa (Kenya?). Color changes from slightly dark  green in natural daylight to an intence orange with red flashes under incandescent  light.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-282-00006</link>
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   <author>Michael Vanevski</author>
   <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Re: Very modern, sleek Alexandrite ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[The Nicolette ring, very stylish. Went to the website to see it, reasonably priced too. Definitely one for the jewellery box.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-287-00003</link>
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   <author>liska397</author>
   <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Definition of Alexandrine</title>
   <description><![CDATA[An alexandrine is also a line of poetic meter and very common in the German literature of the Baroque period and in French poetry of the early modern periods. There is some doubt as to the origin of the name; but most probably it is derived from a collection of Alexandrine romances.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-304</link>
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   <author>Paulo Cruz</author>
   <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Very modern, sleek Alexandrite ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Nicolette - an appropriate name for this fabulous alexandrite ring, meaning victory of the people. I love this design with the combination of alexandrites and diamonds. Very strong linear lines, yet feminine with the blue green/pink colour change.
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   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-287-00002</link>
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   <author>Paulo Cruz</author>
   <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Alexandrite is alexandrite no matter where it comes from. In spite of there being many alexandrite gemstones obtainable from locations all round the world now which range in colour change from hardly noticeable to very strong, oily green to reddish brown, purple to pink...]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-303</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>What is the difference between chrysoberyl and alexandrite?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[In practice, chrysoberyl and alexandrite may be difficult to differentiate. Since stones with a weak change may be called alexandrite and gemstones with a faint change are called chrysoberyl, what is the difference? Where is the borderline?]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-302</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Stunning eternity alexandrite ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[A stunning eternity ring set with 1.25ct of rich bluish-green round natural alexandrite in 14kt yellow gold. The 6 brilliant-cut stones change to vivid purple with red tertiary flashes in incandescent and candle light. These stones have an incredibly deep, vivid coloration. This ring was handcrafted with master workmanship.
   ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-287-00001</link>
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   <author>Alan Javore</author>
   <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Tsarina rings</title>
   <description><![CDATA[This is one really pretty ring called Tsarina with diamonds and alexandrite stones. The colour change is the appeal for me going from green to red in different light. Alexandrite is one of my favourite stones and this particular design looks fabulous.
   See details @ David Wein]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-287</link>
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   <author>Lorraine Blank</author>
   <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Obtala Resources agrees licensing deal with Gemstones of Africa</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Obtala Resources has signed an option agreement that gives fellow AIM listed mining group Gemstones of Africa the exclusive right to explore and mine for gemstones on six mining licences and one prospecting licence in Tanzania that are currently held by Obtala.
    The six mining licences lie in the Manyara area of Tanzania, adjacent to Lake Manyara . The area is known for a variety of gemstones including emeralds, alexandrite, ruby, garnet and spinet. These mining licences are contiguous covering a total area of six sqkm. The prospecting licence is located at Matombo, in the Morogoro District, an area known for hosting ruby and other gemstones.
   Gemstones chief executive, David Hargreaves, said the company intended to pursue the principle of mine-to-market operation, servicing dedicated customer outlets. "Tanzania is a fertile source of gemstones and offers a progressive investment profile", he said.]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-284</link>
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   <author>Michael Vanevski</author>
   <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Devil stone?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[We have one color change zircon. In the dark gemstone change its color to bright red, when expose to light the color will get darker to deep brown. Very unusual and beautiful.
   ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-282-00004</link>
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   <author>icgems.com</author>
   <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>What's the difference between a Valuation and Appraisal?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Terms valuation and appraisal often used interchangeably for determining the value of gemstone or jewellery item, but  there is a difference and it is important to know when a formal valuation is required as opposed to obtaining an appraisal.
    Valuation is the calculation and assignment of the gemstone or jewellery item's financial value. Strictly speaking, - appraisal means the judgement, assessment and quantification of the jewellery piece or gemstone. This would include things like the quality and weight of the gold or platinum, the workmanship, the quality of the gemstones, their weight and dimensions etc.
    Valuations are required when a definitive value is needed. Reasons for this include obtaining finance from a lending institution or establishing the value for an insurance purposes. A Court may also order that a valuation be obtained as part of the process of resolving a dispute.
    Appraisals are only intended as a guide to pricing. Appraisals are estimated by knowledge of the local market and recent sale prices and should only ever be used as an estimate of price. They are not definitive and have no legal standing.
   ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-280-00001</link>
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   <author>Paulo Cruz</author>
   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Appraisals</title>
   <description><![CDATA[What's the difference between a Valuation and Appraisal? ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-280</link>
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   <author>netcobox@gmail.com</author>
   <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Colour change sapphire anyone?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Some amazing  colour change sapphire. Changes colour from dark violet to  very nice blue.
   ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-282-00005</link>
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Red color change garnet</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Strong color change  from brown to red in natural garnet
   ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-282-00003</link>
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   <author>Michael Vanevski</author>
   <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Re: Alexandrite engagement ring?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I would choose alexandrite for an engagement ring. Having a gemstone ring is becoming more and more popular because of the outrageous diamond prices. You can always get the ring set in a band with lots of little diamonds (pave style) that will cost A LOT less than one big diamond, and it will have beautiful sparkle.
   ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-176-00002</link>
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   <author>Giuseppe Spadaro</author>
   <pubDate>Sat,  1 Dec 2007 03:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite engagement ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[An alexandrite engagement ring  - is very nice choice. Alexandrite is a beautiful gemstone and an excellent stone for the ring, but it can be expensive... and I mean a lot more expensive than any diamond ring.  Diamonds may be a girl's best friend (and they defiantly should be side stones in your ring), but an alexandrite  rings is something very very special.
    Here is a photo of  a beautiful ring featuring a fine Indian Alexandrite. Alexandrites from this deposit are well known for their exceptional daylight blue green colors. The center stone is encircled by high quality  diamonds that continue along the shank from every side and through out the under gallery.
   Check this store for more alexandrite rings: http://www.davidwein.com/]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-176-00001</link>
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite engagement ring?</title>
   <description><![CDATA[My fiance told me  after watching the movie Blood Diamond, that she  DO NOT want a diamond engagement ring. I know that she likes alexandrite, turquoise and pearls. Can a  ring with  alexandtrite in the middle be considered an engagement ring? Also, where can I buy good alexandrite ring? I tried few online retailers and now I kinda wonder if people will think that I am  being cheap. ( Alexandrite rings priced between $300 - $1000?) ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-176</link>
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   <author>Veldmore</author>
   <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Re: Alexandrite ring + other a. non mounted</title>
   <description><![CDATA[ How can I find out who and where this stones could be appraised with accuracy. Can some one guide me? I do have photographs. Thank you! Grazie! Merci!
    In USA, you can contact any of the following organisations:
    1. The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
    http://www.najaappraisers.com/
    2. The International Society of Appraisers
    http://www.isa-appraisers.org/
    3. The American Society of Appraisers
   http://www.appraisers.org/]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-175-00002</link>
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   <author>Marisa Spano</author>
   <pubDate>Fri,  9 Nov 2007 20:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Classic alexandrite story</title>
   <description><![CDATA[Many of alexandrite were sold to tourists in Egypt, Alexandria (alexandrite is not mined in Alexandria), after the Second World War. We receive many inquiries about these old and now inherited alexandrites bought by an aunt or a grandmother in Egypt or someplace else and almost all of them are synthetic alexandrite like corundum.  And 80 years ago  there were no natural alexandrites coming from Russia ( USSR at the time), although some un mounted stones or jewels were still available from the Russian emigre and they were not cheap.
    Anyway, before appraising your alexandrites, you need to make sure if they are natural gemstones. I recommend you to contact your local gemological lab and ask them for the identification report. It will cost 100-200 USD, but it will confirm if you have natural alexandrites and it will also state weight, clarity and colour of the stones. Then you can post this information, for example on this forum, and will get pretty accurate estimate what they worth.
    Finally, I will not recommend posting photos, because it's almost impossible to estimate value of the gemstone only from the picture. Besides, I doubt that you can make professional picture, since alexandrite is the hardest stone to photograph.
   ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-175-00001</link>
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   <author>John Sinth</author>
   <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>My grandmothers alexandrite favorite ring</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I have been proudly wearing my grandmothers favorite ring for over 20 years without going beyond its immense sentimental value (I also have her same 1st name). I know that my grandfather had bought the stones for her (I also have an unmounted one) over 80 years ago. I always heard that the stones came from Russia... but might have been bought in Egypt...
    Last year, I misplaced the ring and felt torn for days. It reappeared. Since then I have been keeping it very close, and, recently, I started reading and researching the stone and its history. I went to various jewellers both in Italy and Canada but no one could appraise it. I was repeatedly told: "It looks very precious but we do not deal this type of gems". They are beautiful and quite large stones (I measured the mounted one at 1.4cm in diameter and 0.7cm in height and the unmounted one at 1.1cm x 0.7cm) and they change color so delicately...
    In available light they look a little like light amethysts with a touch of aquamarine greenish blue and under artificial light they warm up to a fiery violet-red. The smaller, unmounted one, becomes more reddish that the large one, it sometimes almost looks like a purpulish ruby. How can I find out who and where this stones could be appraised with accuracy. Can some one guide me? I do have photographs.
   Thank you! Grazie! Merci!]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-175</link>
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   <author>imp</author>
   <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Gem Quality Alexandrite</title>
   <description><![CDATA[I have a range of gem quality certified Alexandrites for sale with the best prices. Starting from 4 cts up to 16 ct.
    If any one is interested just contact me and I'll post the pics and the certs as per request
   ]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-174</link>
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   <author>alex.merchant</author>
   <pubDate>Mon,  8 Oct 2007 19:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Alexandrite for sale</title>
   <description><![CDATA[You can buy alexandrite at http://www.multicolour.com]]></description>
   <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-134-00003</link>
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   <author>Giuseppe Spadaro</author>
   <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Re: Emerald Cut Alexandrite, 12.53 ct</title>
   <description><![CDATA[
    And also for those that know... how do I know if mine is lab grown or natural?
    To be 100% sure, you need to get an identification report from the respectful gem lab.
    < http://www.alexandrite.net/directory/laboratories-WRC-050.html >
     Also, you can read chapter "Alexandrite Synthetics and Imitations"
     <  http://www.alexandrite.net/chapters/chapter7/index.html >]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-173-00002</link>
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     <author>John Sinth</author>
     <pubDate>Fri,  7 Sep 2007 16:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Re: Emerald Cut Alexandrite, 12.53 ct</title>
     <description><![CDATA[If your Alexandrite is natural, then the price will depend on many factors, such as color, clarity, color change strength, origin, etc.  It's not very common to use emerald cut ( baguette shape) for natural alexandrite, because fine Alexandrite are very expensive and gem dealer/cutter will try to save as much weight as possible, especially for large stones ( above 5cts).
     So, assuming that you have 12.53cts natural alexandrite with strong color change, it can cost anything between $7.000 to $50.000.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-173-00001</link>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Fri,  7 Sep 2007 16:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Emerald Cut Alexandrite, 12.53 ct</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone!
      I recently (today!) got from my mom a really nice emerald cut Alexandrite. It was set in a ring she inherited and she wanted to use the gold so I asked her if she would give me the stone, which I didnt know what it was. It is a very nice one and it goes from a deep blue green/violet to a bright red wine color.
      According to the measurements and this site http://www.csgnetwork.com/caratwtcalc.html it says its 12.53 carat. I've seen some sites where some of these go for very high prices
      So now Im curious as to how much could my stone go for? And if people actually pay those prices...
     And also for those that know... how do I know if mine is lab grown or natural?]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-173</link>
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     <author>cristiamador</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Useful tool for beginners</title>
     <description><![CDATA[A dedicated Alexandrite search engine can be found at http://alexandrite-gemstone-swicki.eurekster.com/.
     I found this useful for getting some background information on Alexandrite]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-172</link>
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     <author>gemboy</author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>ring for sale</title>
     <description><![CDATA[here are a few quick snapshots of my ring.    Unfortunately pictures just do not do the ring justice.
     ]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-171-00002</link>
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     <author>pasher</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Re: Natural Alexandrite Ring for sale</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Can you post a photo of this ring?]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-171-00001</link>
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     <author>John Sinth</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Natural Alexandrite Ring for sale</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I purchased a stunning natural alexandrite ring a year ago. The ring had significant meaning to me at the time of purchase and I could not stop staring at my hand every time I wore the ring.  However, now I find myself wearing it less and less and that makes me sad.  I would love for someone who is going to enjoy this ring for a life time to have it in their possession and feel the joy I once felt when wearing this beautiful ring.
      Description:
      Round Mixed Brilliant Natural Alexandrite
      .56 ct / 4.83-4.80x3.46 mm
      Purple green changing to purple (vibrant)
      The stone is set in a 18 kt white gold with .35 cts of diamonds
      pictures available upon request.
      I would greatly appreciate responses from only seriously interested parties.
     ]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-171</link>
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     <author>pasher</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Thanks for your help. It is really nice and informative site - can't stop reading :)]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-134-00002</link>
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     <author>amuser</author>
     <pubDate>Fri,  3 Aug 2007 02:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Re: Buying Alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[
      Hi, please advise where I can review information about buying Alexandrite stones from this website.
      Thank you.
      Hello Admirer,
      You can check available gemstones here: http://www.alexandrite.net/gemstones/
      However, some of them are sold, so check the status before getting too excited ;)
      Then, proceed with a link to the seller website and complete your transaction there.
     Have fun.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-134-00001</link>
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     <author>natyk</author>
     <pubDate>Thu,  2 Aug 2007 14:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Buying Alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi, please advise where I can review information about buying Alexandrite stones from this website.
     Thank you.]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-134</link>
     <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-134</guid>
     <author>amuser</author>
     <pubDate>Thu,  2 Aug 2007 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Looking for a alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hello,
      I've noticed that most of your alexandrites are from multicolour.com. Some time ago
      I've seen one alexandrite there, I saved a picture of it, but now I can not find it any more.
      Maybe you could help me to locate it.
      Thank you.
     ]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-133</link>
     <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-133</guid>
     <author>natyk</author>
     <pubDate>Thu,  2 Aug 2007 13:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Re: Are there any other gemstones which change color?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Bastnasite, which is sometimes spelled as bastnaesite, is one of a few rare earth carbonate minerals and change color as well. Bastnasite gets its name from its type locality, Bastnas Mine, Riddarhyttan, Vastmanland, Sweden.
      See interesting color change from orangy yellow to  yellowish orange:
     Although a scarce mineral and never in great concentrations, it is wide spread and one of the more common rare earth carbonates. Bastnasite has been found in karst bauxite deposits in Hungary, Greece and the Balkans]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-282-00002</link>
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     <author>Paulo Cruz</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Re: Are there any other gemstones which change color?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Some excellent color change oval garnet. Looks like a top alexandrite at a fraction of the price.
     ]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-282-00001</link>
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     <author>Dominica Lachance</author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Acrylite sheet is a lightweight, rigid and weather-resistant thermoplastic.</title>
     <description><![CDATA[An Acrylite sheet's surface shifts through the color spectrum as it is viewed from different angles and uses ambient light to provide a mirrorized effect. Developed for interior applications, the sheet has a treated surface incorporating proprietary technology to give the sheet its radiant effect. Acrylite beads can be used in jewelry.
     ]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-159-00001</link>
     <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-159-00001</guid>
     <author>Dominica Lachance</author>
     <pubDate>Sat,  2 Jun 2007 14:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Novello Mine and Girdlestone Farm</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi,
      Novello Mine and Girdlestone Farm are two different places. Novello Mine located in Masvingo province and Girdlestone Farm in Mashonaland West province.
     Richard]]></description>
     <link>http://www.alexandrite.net/viewpage.html?id=FRM-163-00002</link>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Zimbabwe</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I have just visited the Novello Mine near Masvingo in Zimbabwe where I conducted Geophysical studies over the area. During my web research I found that most sites refere to the Girdlestone Farm. My Question is, is the Novello Mine and the Girdlestone Farm the same place?
     Raymond Vonk]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>russian alexandrites</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I would like to add to discussion that anyone would have about alexandrites, especially the russian ones. If you have or suspect you have  an alexandrite, be careful who you take it to. A reputable gemologist who is willing to put it through the battery of tests not just look at it is who you want to seek out. If the gemologist picks it up looks at it and then hands it back and says nope its synthetic, get your self out of there as fast as you can. They cannot and i repeat cannot be checked that way. Also about the synthetic ones. Sure they made sythentic stones in the late 1890's but they were microscopic in size. It wasnt until around 1902 that they were made about the size of the head of a pin. And it was a ruby to boot. Synthetic alexandrites were made in around the 1960's bya company called CHATTAM.  I would like to find serious people who are interested in dicussing alexandrites. My favorite is the siberian one. as it is usually eye clean and very nice to look at. contact me at lindasilljer@hotmail.com
     linda silljer]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Round alexandrite prices</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Round alexandrites especially in larger sizes are extremely rare. A real nice 1.60ct. stone could retail for $20,000. There isn't much production of alexandrite anywhere right now so prices have been rising. Try www.multicolour.com for better alexandrite prices.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>What  gemstones  change color like alexandrite?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Several other well known gemstones, including diaspore, sapphire, garnet and spinel may also change color as a function of the light source but the color change of top alexandrites is distinctive and attractive under any light conditions.
      Spinels sometimes show a blue to violet color change but the change is usually weak and the stones never look like alexandrite. Turkish diaspore is being sold under the name of Zultanite and higher quality versions of this stone shift from varying shades of green in daylight to a pinkish brown under incandescent light. Only sapphires and garnets can show any real resemblance to alexandrite.
      Color change sapphire
      Color change sapphires are basically known to occur in two types; the ones that change from blue to purple and the ones that change from green to red. The stones that change from green to red are the ones that can be confused with alexandrite and they only occur at the deposit in Songea, Tanzania.
      Although the daylight colors are usually somewhat muddy, they can be very red under incandescent light and do look similar to some of the alexandrites from the same country. Because of their similarity to alexandrites, they are referred to as alex type sapphires in Japan.
      However, it is the color change garnets especially the ones from Bekily in Madagascar that most resemble alexandrite. The stones are actually a mixture of pyrope and spessartite and can show several colors depending on the light source.
      Color change garnet
      Although they look a lot like alexandrites they are different because they change color throughout the day. They are green or blue grey in the early morning and reddish in the late afternoon or in strong sunlight. Some of the stones are almost blue especially under fluorescent light but most of them are grey blue or green in daylight and change to red under incandescent or late afternoon light. The stones can show an excellent color change and can easily be confused with alexandrite.
     Without gemological tests, the stones can be distinguished from alexandrites by the needle like inclusions that are common in them or by the way the stones change color according to the time of day. Although they look like alexandrites, these Bekily garnets will appear red in the afternoon while the alexandrites remain green. Garnets from other parts of East Africa also change color but as they normally change from brown or orange to red, they don´t look much like alexandrite.]]></description>
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     <author>Dominica Lachance</author>
     <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Buy loose alexandrite and ask  jeweler to set it for you.</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I've noticed some very nice round-cut Alexandrites over 1 carat on this site.  I found a 1.6 round-cut Alexandrite from a reputable jeweler.  The stone is natural, eye-clean, with good color change blue/green to red/purple (similar to the round stones posted on this site).
      Jeweller's standard retail markup is about 4.5, so you probably can get this gemstone for about 4.000-5.000 USD. And if you are serious about buying an alexandrite jewelry, I will recommend to buy loose alexandrite gemstone with certificate and then ask a jeweller to set it for you or better made custom design unique ring.
     A.V.K]]></description>
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     <author>Andrei Vesselovski</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Alexandrite retail markup</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I've noticed some very nice round-cut Alexandrites over 1 carat on this site.  I found a 1.6 round-cut Alexandrite from a reputable jeweler.  The stone is natural, eye-clean, with good color change blue/green to red/purple (similar to the round stones posted on this site).  The retail price is approximately $20,000!!  I was very surprised, to say the least.  Can this be right??  Can anyone shed some light, and what is the markup on these things??
      Clean and round alexandrites with a strong color change are extremely rare. I could imagine a retail price of $20,000 for a high quality stone because that shape is so hard to find in alexandrite. If you are working with a high end jeweler in a retail location, that price would also reflect the high overheads associated with that kind of a business. If you can live with an oval, you will find a much better selection and much more attractive pricing. Try Multicolour.com for a good selection of alexandrites at more affordable prices, at http://www.multicolour.com/gallery/?/gallery/alexandrite/
      Simon  Dawew CII
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Approximate value of Alexandrite?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[We have an old ring that is approximately 3-4 carts, round cut set in 18k gold. The jeweler we took it to told us it was an alexandrite. The color changes from dark purple to deep green. I am not sure if it is a genuine natural stone or lab created - my guess would be lab or simulated since it is so large. Can you give me an idea on the approximate value of this stone/ring ?]]></description>
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     <author>David Sharkov</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Who sets the standard for price and color-change for Alexandrite?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Color-change is determined by counting the number of facets that change color in the stone when looking down through the table of the gem. The GIA labels these changes by using the terminology of Weak (considered color-change crysoberyl), Medium, Medium-Strong, Strong, Very-Strong. Other labs and several international governmental agencies use a numerical grading which is determined by the percentage of facets changing color. These conditions are performed scientifically but the reading of them is subjective. Therefore, color-change strength may be rated differently by different gemologists
     Rita]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Alexandrite buyer's guide. Chapter 9, Alexandrite gemstone buyer and collectors guide.</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I've noticed some very nice round-cut Alexandrites over 1 carat on this site.  I found a 1.6 round-cut Alexandrite from a reputable jeweler.  The stone is natural, eye-clean, with good color change blue/green to red/purple (similar to the round stones posted on this site).  The retail price is approximately $20,000!!  I was very surprised, to say the least.  Can this be right??  Can anyone shed some light, and what is the markup on these things??
     michael beal]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Understanding alexandrite prices, value and appraisal</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Alexandrite is a rare precious stone which is used in the manufacture of alexandrite jewelry like alexandrite rings, necklaces, pendants or bracelets. Alexandrite appraisal is not performed by the jewel manufacturer, but by qualified personnel and it looks at several aspects which are related to the stone: the way it reflects and bends light, the value, and the final use of the gemstone. To determine a crucial aspect of the gemstone (the thing that sets it apart from any other precious stone) is also necessary. Alexandrite appraisal must determine if the stone meets some standards. It is an evaluation upon these arguments:
      1. The first step in alexandrite appraisal is the nature of the gemstone. It can be natural (mined from the earth) or produced synthetically in the laboratory. Of course, the most expensive one is the natural alexandrite.
      2. Alexandrite is the only gem that has a color changing standard. The stone must change from green in daylight to rich ruby red or violet/purple in incandescent light or candlelight. Alexandrite appraisal must make sure that the alexandrite fits this description because the color of the stone is of uppermost importance. Alexandrite gemstones must meet a standard that implies they change their color 100%. The purer the stone is the more its value increases.
      4. Alexandrite appraisal also takes into account clarity, a property of the gemstone that is associated with the degree of absence of inclusions. The norm for alexandrite is for it to have minor inclusions.
      5. Another aspect that concerns alexandrite appraisal is the cut. Alexandrite is found in many shapes, but oval is the most commonly met form. A round cut raises the stone’s value considerably.
      6. The final and most important phase of alexandrite appraisal is carat evaluation. One carat equals 200 milligrams. Carat combined with color, cut and clarity will determine the final price of the gemstone after the alexandrite appraisal.
      One must understand that the gems themselves aren’t sold to the average buyer even if the alexandrite appraisal is valid. They must be used by the manufacturers to make alexandrite jewelry. When buying jewelry, the average customer has to understand that an alexandrite appraisal is highly recommended.
      Keep in mind that working with jewelry does not make one a professional in alexandrite appraisal. Be careful and look out for scams or other deceits played by these so called alexandrite appraisal experts. Scams usually work by using you as the main player in their game. The so called alexandrite appraisal expert tries to give you a low value for your gemstone or jewelry and does a superficial alexandrite appraisal while his accomplices try to buy them from you. They usually make it look like they’re doing you a favor. Be aware of such scams and always look for the certificate of recognition that proves a person qualified.
      Most jewelry buyers consider they know pretty much about the products they are interested in, but without a professional alexandrite appraisal they don’t have any safety or certainty.
     Nooten-Boom@]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Alexandrite Gemstone Collectors Guide, Alexandrite gemstones gallery and Alexandrite mining information</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Dear sir, i would like to know about mining of precious and semi precious stones, veins runing between hard rocks.The rocks are at depth of 10mtrs from natural ground level.
     Palla srinivasa rao]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Re: Help with web design</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I guess you can your OSCommerce http://www.oscommerce.com/ which is free and open source for your online shop. Although it's not very good for selling gemstones  or jewellery.
     Clara]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Website feedback</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hello.
      Nice site design. Okay, I need your advice.
      So, I wanna make online-store, and I am looking for site template.
      Can you advice some online catalog or other resource where I can find many site templates?
      It would be better if it will be free:)
      I think many of us have personal sites, do you design it yourself?
     Best regards, Bill.]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Tue,  9 Jan 2007 16:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> is my alexandrite real?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Rina,
     Theoretically, your stone could be a natural alexandrite. However, 13x11 is a very large size for a natural alexandrite so I am doubtful. If you want to know for sure, send the stone to a qualified and experienced gemologist.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2006 21:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> colors and hardness of alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Alexandrites are normally green, yellow green, brownish green, or bluish green in daylight and red, pinkish red, brownish red, purple, or purple red under incandescent light. The hardness of alexandrite irrespective of color is always 8.5 on the Moh's scale.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2006 21:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> what is my alexandrite worth</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Alexandrites that large would very rarely be cut as rounds so I suspect that your stone is a synthetic or a lab grown stone. If you want to know for sure, send the stone to a qualified and experienced gemologist. A fine quality natural stone that size would wholesale for between $3000 to $12,000/ct. Lab grown or synthetic stones don’t have any resale value except for the value of the gold in the ring.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2006 21:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> where to sell alexandrite in India</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The main colored stone market in India is in Jaipur and that might be a good place to wholesale your stones. You could also try to find a private buyer.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2006 20:55:14 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> How about some preview?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi Michelle,
      Can you post link to the picture ( photo) of your ring?
      Thanks
      J.G
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Step Cut Alexandrite Oval, 5.16 cts</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Looking to purchase?  How about a perfectly natural octagon alexandrite, in its original platinum ring setting?  Measurments are 15mm x 11mm.  There is no red in this stone.  Strictly green/aqua/violet.  Color change is dramatic not only in indoor/outdoor settings, but from direct/indirect sunlight as well.  If you are interested, contact me at the e-mail below.
     Michelle Gayle]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> is there any blue color changing into ruby red in natural alexandrite gem stone ?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[how many colors have in  alexandrite zem stone? what about the hardness of that stones?how to find out alexandrite stone?
     tirupathi rao]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> how many colors have in  alexandrite zem stone?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[how many colors have in  alexandrite zem stone? what about the hardness of that stones?how to find out alexandrite stone?
     tirupathi rao]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Usenet, Google Groups, Alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Here are the essentials:
      * Group name: alexandrite
      * Group home page: http://groups.google.com/group/alexandrite?hl=en-GB
      * Group email address alexandrite@googlegroups.com
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Andrei Vesselovski</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2006 17:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Approximate value of Alexandrite?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[We have an old ring that is approximately 3-4 carets, round cut set in 18c gold. The jeweler we took it to told us it was an alexandrite. The color changes from dark purple to deep green. I am not sure if it is a genuine natural stone or lab created - my guess would be lab or simulated since it is so large. Can you give me an idea on the approximate value of this stone/ring ?
     Debra Legato]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Alexandrite from India</title>
     <description><![CDATA[P.S. The stone has a Portuguese Cut, not step cut as I mentioned before. ]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Alexandrite from India</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi Andrei!
      I would like to know if there is a theoretical possibility, what the gem I have is a natural alexandrite.
      The gem was a gift from Russian woman who lived in India for 30 years (1932-1962 approximately). As far as I know stone was purchased there.
      The stone was presented to my family at 1972.
      It is an oval step cut, size - 13 x 11 mm, eye clean. The color changes from medium dark green blue or blue green in cool daylight to medium reddish purple in incandescent light.
      Thanks in advance,
     Rina]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> alexandrite for sale</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Most of alexandrite gemstones here come  from the Multicolour Gems Ltd collection. If you want to buy alexandrite,  you can visit  Multicolour Gems  website:
      http://www.multicolour.com/gallery/?/gallery/alexandrite/
      Best Regards
     Andrei]]></description>
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     <author>Andrei Vesselovski</author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Portuguese Cut Alexandrite Round, 1.19 cts</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I am wondering if the stones shown are for sale, specifically ref # YAX502aa, a faceted alexandrite 1.19 cts. 6x6 mm. If so, what is it being sold for.  I am looking for a beautiful stone for a wedding ring and think this is it!  It is also my daughters birthstone so it would make a fabulous heirloom.  Thank you for your time. Rebecca
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> color grading alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[There are no international standards to  grade the strength of color change in alexandrite and the better labs may use master stones to grade the strength of a color change. Most labs use something like strong, moderate, or weak to describe the strength of a color change. For color grading, the GIA system is the most convenient and they offer a program called something like gem Ewizard that is useful. There is some variation as a function of the monitor you are using. Although the system is not perfect, it is the best practical system to grade colored gemstones and we use it. ]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Alexandrite idenitifcation</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi
      How can I find out more about this stone and be sure its not a synthetic?
      Hello Richard,
      Most gemstones described as synthetic alexandrite are actually synthetic corundum laced with vanadium to produce the color change. This Alexandrite like sapphire material has been around for almost 100 years. The material shows a characteristic purple-mauve colour change. The stones will be very clean and may be available in large sizes. Gemological testing will reveal a refractive index of 1.759 - 1.778 (corundum) instead of 1.741 - 1.760 (chrysoberyl). Under magnification, gas bubbles and curved stria may be evident. When examined with a spectroscope a strong vanadium absorption line at 475 nm will be apparent.
      However, the most assured way to  find out if you have genuine alexandrite is to submit your stone for testing to the Gemological Laboratory. Here some links:
      American Gem Registry, Inc.  http://www.gemlab.us/
      American Gem Society Laboratories http://www.agslab.com
      Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences  http://www.aigsthailand.com/
      European Gemological Laboratory USA http://www.eglusa.com/
      GemResearch Swisslab http://www.gemresearch.ch/
      Gubelin Gemmological Laboratories  http://www.gubelinlab.com/
      Russian Gemological Server  http://www.gemology.ru/
      Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britian http://gem-a.com/
      Best Regards
     Andrei Vesselovski]]></description>
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     <author>Andrei Vesselovski</author>
     <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> YAX407aa</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi
      I believe I have exactly the same stone (size and cut) mounted in a 22 caret Gold ring, the style of the ring is late 1800's early 1900's.
      This ring was given to my Mother in Law (my wife is Latvian) by and old lady in Latvia (Former USSR) Interestingly when the Item was purchased originally Latvia would have been independent but with strong trade links with Russia.
      The old lady told my mother in law that she was given the ring in around 1900.
      The ring is hallmarked.
      The gem appears  purple in artificial light and  light blue in day light
      How can I find out more about this stone and be sure its not a synthetic?
     Thanks Richard]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Alexandrite  of Debhog India</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I have Alexandrite Peices which are rough (raw) and they are 2 to 7 carat in size. I would be glad to know if I can get information regarding it and where do I sell it in India and Whom to contact. Alexandrite are color changing.
      Surendra.
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Grading a color change gems?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hello everybody,
      I am looking for the color grading manual. How do you describe alexandrite colors? Are there any  grading specifics or rules? How  should I evaluate alexandrite color change?
      Thank you
      David
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> fluorescence in alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[How did you manage to get an RI on a mounted stone? I would take the stone out of the setting and recheck the RI and study the inclusions. According the R. Webster, natural alexandrite shows a weak red glow under both long and short UV. And yes, it should turn red in a Chelsea filter because of the chromium content. However, I don’t think fluorescence or a chrome filter will give you a conclusive identification because synthetic alexandrite probably reacts the similarly. Anyway, there are several manufacturers of synthetic alexandrite and their UV reactions will vary.
     As far as I know UV light reactions are not at all useful to differentiate between natural and synthetic alexandrite. You really need to look at the inclusions or send the stone to a competent lab.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:54:02 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> alexandrite prices</title>
     <description><![CDATA[You can see the prices of most of these alexandrites at the multicolour.com website.
      http://www.multicolour.com
      or
     http://www.multicolour.com/gallery/?/gallery/single/alexandrite/]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> heat treatment of alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[So far, there is no way to improve the colors of alexandrite by heating. We have already tried and were unable to change the colors at all.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Alexandrite query</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi there
      got a 5.01cts stone mounted on a ring. RI gave away as Alexandrite.
      deep green in day light to strong reddish purple in artifical light.
      Chelsea filter gave a strong red reaction . UV - LW moderate Red and
      SW - chalky moderate yellowish Orange effect...
      I am confused with the SW reaction !!!!!!!!  Is this normal ??
      Will a Natural Alexandrite show this reaction in SW??
      Inclusions are hard to see but saw something like clouds lined up not
      sure what it means... cant see any other growth structure coz. of the
      mount.
      Does the SW reaction seem strange for a natural alexandrite or its
      high probability of a synthetic??
      Any help would be appreciated
      Rahila
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2006 22:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Are there any ways to improve alexandrite colors by  treatment?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Are there any ways to improve alexandrite colors by any special treatment like heating?
     Karl]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> What is the difference between cat´s eye and alexandrite?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[What is the difference between cat´s eye and alexandrite?
     K.L]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> price discussion</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Please contact the folks at multicolour.com, info@multicolour.com for more information about this stone. The multicolour website lists many alexandrites with prices so you can get and idea about that. You can also search other websites to get an idea about prices. Website prices are mostly below retail. You can also try to compare with prices at gem shows and jewelry stores. For an independent appraisal, the stone should be submitted to an experienced gemologist and you might be able to find one in your area. The top gemlabs only do identifications, not appraisals.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Pricing</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Just wondering what this stone is worth and how to get a reliable apraisal on such a stone?
     Gary Rhoads]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Step Cut Alexandrite Oval, 2.6 cts</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi,
      This alexandrite photograph and specification is the courtesy of Multicolour.com.  I believe it is for sale at:
      &amp;lt;http://www.multicolour.com/detail/index.html?-617565681 &amp;gt;  for $13.665.
      As for the  independent ( not sure about how reliable) appraisal you can try &amp;lt; http://www.gemval.com/&amp;gt;, although  it will be based  exclusively on the web prices.
      Best regards
      Andrei
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Andrei Vesselovski</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> FAQ's</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The FAQ page will be posted shortly.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Re: Alexandrite Forum Rules</title>
     <description><![CDATA[ADDITIONAL  NOTES
      *There will be no excessive use of profanity.
      *There will be no racial, ethnic, religious, gender based insults or any other personal discriminations.
      *There will be no posts or PMs meant to offend or hurt any other member, in a manner which is offensive or inflammatory.
      *Pornography, warez, or any other illegal transactions may NOT be linked in any shape or form.
      *Posts may be deleted for any reason the forum Moderators deem reasonable.
      *Pictures may be posted as long as they are not explicit or offensive.
      *Any impersonation of a user from these forums, in any mode of communication, is strictly prohibited and will result in a banning.
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     <author>Paulo Cruz</author>
     <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> What is alexandrite?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I think FAQ for your guide will be very useful. To let you started: What is alexandrite?
     Jane]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Alexandite Questions and Answers</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Alexandrite Frequently Asked Questions]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Alexandrite values</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi Lisa,
      This is a non commercial website so there are no prices for now. I you would like to check prices, please go to:
     http://www.multicolour.com/gemstones/alexandrite.html]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Tue,  5 Sep 2006 07:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Scheduled for October 2006</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Is it possible to add my own gems into your directory? I have 3 very decent natural alexandrite crystals... Please advise.
      D.
      It will be possible in October  2006. You will be able to submit your alexandite gem photo and stone specification as well as link back to the source such as website, etc. However, we are not sure  if we want any commercial listings. Probably not.
      Best Regards
     Andrei Vesselovski]]></description>
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     <author>Andrei Vesselovski</author>
     <pubDate>Sun,  3 Sep 2006 15:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Ilakaka alexandrite deposit location</title>
     <description><![CDATA[I think there are sone alexandrites found at Vatomandry. The Vatomandry gemstone deposit was discovered in September 2000. Access to the mining area, which lies along the Sakanila River, requires traveling on a dirt road approximately 30 km southwest of the coastal town of Vatomandry, which is located 140 km south of Toamasina.
      Soon after some rubies was found there, several thousand miners moved in. However, the Malagasy government closed the area to mining in February 2001, and all trading and exporting of the gems were prohibited.
     Angella L]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sun,  3 Sep 2006 15:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Cymaphane, cymophane, cats eye</title>
     <description><![CDATA[The common trade name for chatoyant chrysoberyl is cat's eye.  or chrysoberyl cat's eye. Chrysoberyl can be chatoyant but not opalescent. Other cat's eyes like tourmaline or kornerupine should be reffered to as tourmaline cat's eye or kornerupine cat's eye respectively while chatoyant chrysoberyls can be designated as cat's eyes without the species name. Cymophane is another name for chatoyant chrysoberyl but is rarely used in the trade.]]></description>
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Sun,  3 Sep 2006 08:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Cymophane or Cats eye?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hello,
      I know of at least 7 terms used to call an opalescent variety of chrysoberyl, which are: Chrysoberyl Cat's-eye, Cymophane, Cymophanit, Cymophanita, Cymophanite, Cats eye and Cat's eye.
      Which one should I used, why and where?
      Thanks
      Chris
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sun,  3 Sep 2006 07:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>In Development</title>
     <description><![CDATA[There are a number of things that need to be done:
      - Basic rich text formatting needed in the post forms;
      - URL addresses should be underlined and work;
      - Post-moderation should be replaced with user registration;
      - We should be able to edit (delete) our own posts/topics;
      - We should be able to subscribe to the forum digest ( email);
      - Read and unread posts should be clearly distinguished;
      - Topics should have an option to display  a defined number of posts ( pager);
      - We should be able to pin and lock/unlock posts and topics;
      - We need sorting for the posts and topics;
      Best Regards
      Andrei Vesselovski
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     <author>Andrei Vesselovski</author>
     <pubDate>Sat,  2 Sep 2006 17:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Alexandrite Forum Rules</title>
     <description><![CDATA[RULES OF CONDUCT
      The Alexandxrite Guide  forums are intended to provide a warm, friendly atmosphere for the project community. In order to maintain order and a sense of community, all users should read and follow these conditions. By participating in the forum, users are affirming their willingness to comply with these terms. This memorandum has been created to provide you with information about what you can expect here and what is expected of you.
      1. Images may not be posted.
      In order to provide optimum forum performance for our users, the posting of images is prohibited in the forum. You may provide links to the images you have hosted elsewhere.
      2. Be respectful of others at all times.
      The purpose of the forum is to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas. Occasionally, there will be conflicts that arise when people voice opinions. Be courteous when disagreeing with others. It is possible to disagree without being insulting.
      3. Ranting is prohibited
      A rant is a post which is long-winded, redundant and filled with angry, non-constructive comments. A free exchange of ideas is essential to building a strong sense of community and helpful in the development of the project, but rants are disruptive and incite flaming and trolling. Please post your thoughts in a concise, clear manner and avoid going off on rambling tangents.
      4. Personal attacks are prohibited.
      Commonly known as flaming, personal attacks are posts which are designed to personally berate or insult another. Text of this nature is not beneficial to the community spirit and will not be tolerated.
      7. Trolling is prohibited.
      Trolling is the word used to describe a post that is deliberately designed for the purpose of angering and insulting the members of the forum community. Posts of this nature are disruptive and do not convey a friendly attitude.
      8. No posting of personal information
      Please respect the privacy and do not give out information such as phone numbers and addresses.
      9. Spamming and bumping are prohibited.
      pam is considered to be repetitive posting of the same text again and again or nonsensical posts that have no substance and are often designed to annoy other forum users. Posts of this nature are not conducive to community spirit and are unwelcome.
      10. Redundant topics will be deleted.
      As a courtesy to others before beginning a new topic, please look to see if an active  topic has already been established. If so, place your comments there instead. Multiple topics on the same subject clutter up the forum needlessly and many good ideas may be lost. Keep discussions about one subject to one topic only.
      11. Impersonating another forum user or volunteer, administrator is strictly prohibited.
      You are expressly forbidden from impersonating anyone else, including those named above, on the forum.
      12. All posts must be about or related to Alexandrite
      Posts about other gemstones or  products and services not related to Alexandrite are not permitted.
      13. You may not post advertisements.
      Posts discussing or linking to online auction or e-commerce sites or the sale of gemstones or services  are strictly prohibited.
      14. Post constructively.
      Negative feedback can be very useful, provided that it is presented in a civil, factual manner. Tell us what you don't like and why and how you feel it could be improved. Posts that are insulting and rude may be deleted, no matter how valid the ideas behind them may be.
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     <author>David Weinberg</author>
     <pubDate>Sat,  2 Sep 2006 17:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Step Cut Alexandrite Oval, 3.03 cts</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi,
      Great site, beautiful stones, but why you don't publish stones value? I think without price tag it's very hard to judge if stone is rare or "good".
     Lisa]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sat,  2 Sep 2006 01:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title> Some alexandrite lasers manafactures</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hi Chris,
      Good idea. And we do have plans of making an alexandrite related  directory, including synthetic alexandrite manufactures, rods  and laser equipment producers. Anyway,  here is some companies you can contact:
      Candela, Inc. http://www.candelalaser.com/
      Manufacture of Q-switched 755nm alexandrite laser system. (Candela GmbH in Germany)
      Cynosure, Inc. http://www.cynosurelaser.com/
      Developer and producer of Apogee 5500 long pulse alexandrite laser.
      Light Age, Inc.  http://www.lightage.com/
      This company is preeminent developer of alexandrite laser technology, in USA
      Lumenis Ltd. http://www.lumenis.com/
      Developer of medical and aesthetic lasers and light-based technology.
     ]]></description>
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     <author>Andrei Vesselovski</author>
     <pubDate>Sat,  2 Sep 2006 01:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>The Alexandrite Laser</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Dear all,
      "Standard" alexandrite lasers seem to be a very inefficient, not very reliable and quite expensive, and it will be very helpful if you will  add small directory and maybe overview of the existing  alexandrite laser models (and perhaps  producers) in your guide. I looked for it quite a long time, but I'm not at all into lasers, so I  might have looked at the wrong places. Anybody can help in recommending  a good company?
      Thanks, Chris
     Chris D]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sat,  2 Sep 2006 00:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>Methods of Producing Synthetic Alexandrite</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Check this story. What's this all about?
      Sculpture gets new hue
      By MARY ANN ALBRIGHT
      Gazette-Times reporter
      "The sculpture, called Electric Field, contains a series of X’s and triangles, representative of athletes in a generic football play. These symbols are illuminated by energy-efficient LED lights.
      Oppenheim worked with Foress Signs of Albany to create acrylic covers for the lights made of a new material called chameleon plastic,? which was developed by Acrylite.
      Farra Snook, Foress owner, said Acrylite won’t reveal exactly how the product works. He suspects, however, that the manufacturer found a way to synthetically create Alexandrite, a gemstone with color-changing properties.
      Snook suspects Acrylite then grinds this substance down and uses it to treat plastics. "Electric Field" works like a prism, refracting light and picking up colors around the sculpture, Snook said. Because there are lots of trees near Parker Plaza, the X’s and triangles often appeared more green and yellow than other colors....
     David Silverberg]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Sat,  2 Sep 2006 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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     <title>How can I add my gemstone?</title>
     <description><![CDATA[Is it possible to add my own gems into your directory? I have 3 very decent natural alexandrite crystals... Please advise.
     D.]]></description>
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     <author>Anonymous</author>
     <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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