0.93 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Alexandrite Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This matched marquise pair from The Natural Gemstone Company consists of a 0.41 carat and a 0.52 carat alexandrite, each finely proportioned at approximately 7.27 by 3.52 by 2.45 mm and 7.27 by 3.56 by 2.84 mm respectively, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and color saturation. These stones exhibit the classic alexandrite color change from green under fluorescent light to brown under incandescent light, manifesting intense color intensity and an eye clean clarity grade when examined at normal viewing distance. The excellent polish enhances the mixed brilliant facets, producing lively reflections without compromising the depth of the body color, and the pair is completely natural with no enhancement reported, originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a notable source for gem quality alexandrite material that often combines attractive color change with good clarity.

For the educated buyer this pair offers attributes that compare favorably to similar but non matching gemstones, and the differences are clear in both technical and practical terms. Many alexandrites on the market are heat treated or fracture filled to improve color and clarity, diminishing long term value, whereas these Ceylon stones are untreated, preserving natural optical character and investment potential. Russian alexandrite historically commands a premium for its strong bluish red change, and Brazilian material can show weaker or inconsistent change, making this Sri Lankan pair attractive for collectors who want a balance of dramatic change, eye clean clarity, and affordability. Compared with color change garnets and green sapphires, alexandrite's rarity, unique chromium driven color change, and higher refractive index yield a different visual dynamism and resale profile, while emeralds and green sapphires lack a true color change and often present different clarity and care considerations. Finally, matching marquise pairs are inherently rarer and more valuable for paired settings such as earrings or matched side stones, because minute variations in weight, symmetry, tone, and saturation in non matching stones reduce aesthetic harmony and market value, whereas this well matched, natural, untreated pair from The Natural Gemstone Company represents a collectible and wearable choice for discerning buyers seeking technical quality and long term desirability.