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Are you ready to sell an antique alexandrite gemstone or fine jewelry? Contact C. Blackburn Jewelers in La Jolla and tell us about your item. There are 3 ways to get in touch with us.

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C. Blackburn Jewelers of La Jolla is the best place to sell antique alexandrite jewelry in San Diego. Alexandrite gemstones are not as common as sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. It requires special expertise to understand alexandrite’s cash value. This is especially true of the antique cut alexandrite used in late 19th and early 20th century jewelry.

 

Carl Blackburn of C. Blackburn Jewelers is one of the few fine jewelers in San Diego who has expertise in antique alexandrite jewelry, including highly sought-after Tiffany alexandrite and diamond rings, as well as loose alexandrite gemstones from the Ural mountains in Russia.

 

Carl is a 2nd generation California estate jeweler with decades of hands-on experience with antique jewelry set with alexandrite, including rings, necklaces, and brooches. He also knows how to accurately appraise the value of alexandrite gemstones based on their unique color changing quality.

 

Selling is Quick & Easy

 

1. Give us a call at 858-251-3006 or send photos of your alexandrite or jewelry with a text message at 619-723-8589.

 

Carl will answer all of the questions you have and arrange a convenient time for you to bring your item to our La Jolla jewelry store.

 

2. Carl will examine your item, and share with you all he knows about your alexandrite. He’ll then provide you with a no strings attached cash quote.

 

3. You can accept the cash offer and be paid immediately, or decline the offer with no questions asked. There is no pressure to sell your item(s) to us.

 

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How Antique Alexandrite is Appraised

Assessing the Value of Alexandrite

The 4 Cs of diamond grading (Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight) are also used for appraising the value of alexandrite. However, one additional factor is included: Color Change.

 

At C. Blackburn Jewelers we will analyze the quality of each of these five factors. In addition, we’ll assess any extra value that may be attributed to the emerald mine in which the stone was sourced (if identified in a lab report).

 

Here is a quick overview of an alexandrite’s 5 Cs:

 

Color Change: Alexandrite is renowned for its remarkable color-changing properties. The gemstone exhibits different hues under different lighting conditions, typically shifting between green in daylight and red or purplish-red under incandescent light. The intensity and quality of this color change greatly influence the gem’s value.

 

Color Quality: The ideal alexandrite displays a vivid and saturated hue in both its green and red color ranges. Gems with a pure and strong color change, without undertones or grayish hues, are highly desirable and command higher prices.

 

Clarity: The clarity of an alexandrite gemstone refers to the absence of internal inclusions or external blemishes. Gemstones with excellent clarity and minimal visible flaws are more valuable than those with noticeable imperfections.

 

Cut: Most alexandrite gemstones are fashioned in what is a called a “mixed cut.” This cut creates a larger table and steeper pavilion to maximize the weight, while preserving the color change and color saturation.

 

Carat Weight: As with most gemstones, the size or carat weight of alexandrite plays a role in its appraisal. Larger alexandrites are rarer and more valuable than smaller ones, assuming all other factors are equal. However, the gem’s quality factors (color change, color quality, clarity, and cut) carry greater significance in determining value compared to size alone.

 

Other factors that can affect the value of your alexandrite include: color saturation (windows/zoning), treatments (such as fracture filling), damage to stone (chips, cracks, abrasions), origin of mine (for example, Russia), lab report (GIA or IGI), and branding (such as Tiffany alexandrite rings).

 

Get started now. Find out how much your alexandrite is worth. Call 858-251-3006 to schedule an appointment or click on the button below to tell us about your item.

 

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