0.93 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Alexandrite Pair from Brazil

Alexandrite has long been celebrated for its rarity and for the enigmatic dance of color that has captured imaginations for generations, a gem born in the lore of 19th century Russia and named in honor of Tsar Alexander II, a stone that symbolizes change, endurance, and refined taste. These two marquise alexandrites from Brazil offer that same legacy in a form that is both elegant and intimate, with weights of 0.41 carats and 0.52 carats respectively, and dimensions of 7.27 x 3.52 x 2.45 mm, and 7.27 x 3.56 x 2.84 mm. Each gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, finished to an excellent polish, and evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, which preserves clarity and brilliance while confirming natural origin. The color intensity is medium intense, and the stones are transparent with no enhancement, qualities that make them exceptional candidates for a handcrafted heirloom, because true heirlooms begin with material that is honest, natural, and enduring.

Beyond the technical specifications, these alexandrites present the defining spectacle of their species, a shift from green under cool or daylight conditions to warm brown tones under incandescent lighting, a chameleon like transformation that lends drama to any setting and invites a lifetime of discovery. The marquise shape elongates the play of light, creating a ribbon of color that changes with every movement, and the pair is closely matched in size, cut and tone, making them ideal for set pieces where symmetry and conversation are prized, such as a pair of drop earrings, matched sidestones flanking a central diamond, or as the focal points of a reversible or sentimental ring design. Origin from Brazil adds a distinct chapter to their story, linking them to a lineage of gemstones that are valued as much for their provenance as for their optical character, and the absence of enhancements ensures that the stone that is set today will be the same gem that is treasured and passed down tomorrow.

When conceived as an heirloom, these alexandrites invite classic and timeless designs that honor tradition while allowing for personal expression, because heirlooms are crafted to survive fashion and to gather memory. Consider a twin marquise bypass ring where the stones face one another across an open band, echoing the shared journey of two lives, or a pendant where the pair is set tip to tip within a bezel that protects and frames them for generations, or a pair of antique style stud earrings set in yellow gold to warm and emphasize the brown change, or in platinum to intensify the green and sparkle. The mixed brilliant facets will sit beautifully with vintage inspired milgrain, with filigree shoulders, or with contemporary clean lines, and small accent diamonds can be used to create light and contrast without overpowering the alexandrite color change. At The Natural Gemstone Company we steward each gem with a view to its future as a family treasure, and these marquise alexandrites are particularly suited to a commission that becomes a narrative, a piece that is worn often and inherited proudly. If you are considering a ring, earrings, pendant or a bespoke piece intended to be passed along, these Brazilian alexandrites offer the substance, the story, and the scintillation to become a beloved heirloom.