Alexandrite – Buyer's Guide
Buyer Intro
Buyers normally focus on the strength of the colour change, overall transparency, and how the stone performs in the chosen cutting style.
Colour Guide
Focus on overall colour character, tone, and how evenly alexandrite faces up once set in jewellery.
Clarity Guide
Review transparency, visibility of inclusions or texture, and whether the internal character suits the category and price level.
Cut Guide
Assess whether the cut supports brightness, balance, and the visual personality that buyers expect from alexandrite.
Carat Guide
Compare apparent size together with cut proportions rather than carat alone, especially where deep cuts or lighter tone can affect the face-up look.
Price Factors
Price is usually shaped by colour, size, clarity, cut quality, rarity, treatment disclosure, and the strength of market demand for alexandrite.
Rarity
Rarity should be explained in context: fine examples of alexandrite are rarer than commercial goods, but availability still varies by quality band.
Daily Wear
Daily-wear score: 9/10. Ring suitability is rated as excellent, while earrings and pendants are rated excellent and excellent respectively.
Buying Tips
Ask for clear treatment disclosure, compare multiple stones side by side where possible, and match the purchase to the final design and wear expectations.
Warnings
Do not treat alexandrite as a one-size-fits-all category; treatment, identity, and durability should be explained before quoting final value or care advice.