This ring is home to a truly rare gem- Indian alexandrite! Alexandrite is color changing chrysoberyl. This variety changes color from teal to purple between natural and incandescent light. It also reacts strongly to UV light (it turns neon pink! See the last picture for an example). The alexandrite featured in this ring measures 6mm across, giving it an estimated weight of 0.8 carats! It is accented by 4 diamonds- 2 on each side. Immediately accenting the alexandrite are 2 round diamonds (2.85mm across, 0.09 carats each). On the other side of the round diamonds are 2 marquise diamonds (3x1.25mm, 0.025 carats each). This brings the total diamond weight to around 0.23 carats. Indian alexandrite typically runs between $8,000 - $15,000 per carat! Given the quality and color change of this one, this ring's base line value is around $11,000!! If you are looking to buy jewelry that serves as a solid investment, I could not recommend alexandrite enough. The mines running dry paired with the irreplicatable color change make it a safe and classy investment! Add this rarity to your jewelry collection today!