1.25ct Alexandrite and Diamond Contessa Ring mint tourmaline 18kt Once used in elegant gaming

Once used in elegant gaming salons as precursors to modern poker chips

Ring size — 6

best described as a deep purplish blue

Hand engraved during the middle period of the Ch’ing Dynasty

1.25ct Alexandrite and Diamond Contessa Ring mint tourmaline 18kt Once used in elegant gamingExceedingly rare and deeply sophisticated, fine Brazilian alexandrite represents the pinnacle of colored gemstones. This natural alexandrite from the famed Brazilian deposit transforms from a beautiful purplish red to a striking blue green depending on the light source. A third color, best described as a deep purplish blue, appears between lighting conditions and can be seen in many of the photographs. The stone displays a strong and distinct color