[Jewelry making - Article 00050] - Re: [Orchid] Alexandrite Ring Repair

[David L. Huffman]

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>     If you have seen what you thought to be synthetic alexandrite in
>     pieces from the '20s or even the '50s you were seeing  either
>     synthetic simulants, probably corundum, or natural alexandrite.

Hi Jerry;

    That's exactly what I said, or meant to say if it wasn't clear. 
    What I've seen, I've come to learn, are man made corundum, doped to
    attain the color, somewhat, of alexandrite.  Perhaps somebody here
    know when those were first made. 

David L. Huffman

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