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What is alexandrite glass?

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What is alexandrite glass?
Alexandrite glass is a type of decorative glassware also called Neodymium glass. It has a natural purplish color that grows lighter or darker depending on lighting conditions. Sometimes, it even appears yellow or blue. On 1stDibs, find a selection of alexandrite glass.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Italian mid-century Alexandrite glass ashtray by Asti for Arnolfo di Cambio 1969
By Sergio Asti, Arnolfo di Cambio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Alexandrite glass ashtray by Sergio Asti for Arnolfo di Cambio, 1969
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Glass

Liberty vase purple turquoise in Alexandrite Glass with Female Figure, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Liberty vase purple turquoise in Alexandrite Glass with Female Figure, 1900s Fantastic and rare
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

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Glass

Italian Modern Metal Alexandrite Glass Cubes Lamp by Angelo Brotto Esperia 1970s
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern satin metal and purple or light blue alexandrite glass cubes wall lamp or applique
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pulegoso & Alexandrite Glass Drop Flush Mount Chandelier by Franco Luce, 1980.
By Franco Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pulegoso and Alexandrite glass drops. The organic "drop" shape of the glass elements creates an ethereal
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Vintage 1980s Italian Flush Mount

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Glass

A Rare Murano Antonio da Ros, Gino Cenedese, Alexandrite Glass Vase Murrine Band
By Gino Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Bochum, NRW
by Antonio da Ros and executed by Gino Cenedese. The only one in Alexandrite glass we know of was
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Lilac Alexandrite Glass Amphora Lamp w/ Gilded Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant lamp of Alexandrite, also known as Neodymium, glass in a complex color that is normally
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Vintage 1940s European Table Lamps

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Brass

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