Choosing an engagement ring often starts with a search for something personal. Many people want a piece that reflects their relationship rather than following a common design. This is one reason ...

When it comes to rare and captivating gemstones, alexandrite rings stand out as one of the most fascinating choices in fine jewelry. Known for their remarkable color-changing properties, alexandrite ...

In the early 1800s, a peasant farmer in the Ural Mountains of Russia discovered an unusual stone. The gemstone seemed to change color at times from green to reddish purple. In Czarist Russia, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A 16.53-carat alexandrite and diamond ring sold at Sotheby’s for $1.92mn in ...

When choosing and alexandrite engagement ring, most people focus on the color-change effect of the alexandrite stone. While that feature remains central, the shape of the stone is becoming just as ...