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Specialty Stones·August 9, 2026·8 min read

Alexandrite: Ceylon vs Russian & the 1 Carat Question

Russian alexandrite built the reputation, but Sri Lankan chrysoberyl now carries much of the market. Here is how the two compare, and why a full carat is the number that matters.

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