Clarity

FL- This is the highest clarity grade a Alexandrite can have. This means the gemstone is 100% clean to the eye to a trained, experienced gemologist but not necessarily under 10X or higher magnification.

VVS1, VVS2- This grading means the Alexandrite would be 100% eye clean to an untrained eye but a gemologist might be able to observe very, very tiny inclusions from certain side angles.

VS1, VS2- This means very tiny inclusions would be visible under very close inspection to an untrained eye.

SI1, SI2- Slight visible inclusions upon inspection would be visible to an untrained eye but inclusions are not affecting the brilliance or the color in the Alexandrites.

I1- These Alexandrites are highly included where the inclusions hinder the brilliance and color of the Alexandrite.

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Carat Weight

Carat weight is the unit of measurement that is used by the jewelry industry to weigh gemstones. 1 carat is equal to .2grams or there are 5 carats in 1 gram.

We suggest when looking for gemstones it is better to search by measurements rather than carat weight. This is more important as visually how large a gemstone appears is more important than how much it weighs. Click here for our stone size chart. Click here for our stone size chart.

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Stone Type

Single
Choose this option if you want to buy only a single alexandrite. Most rings and pendants take only one single alexandrite in the center. After choosing a alexandrite of your choice you will have the option of adding it to GemsNY's wide collection of ring and pendant semi mounts to make your own personalized ring or pendant!

Pair
Choose this option if you want to buy a matching set of alexandrites for earrings or for three stone rings and pendants where these alexandrites will be used as side stones. After selecting your set of alexandrites you will have the option of adding them to our vast collection of earrings and stud earrings.

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