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

From the moment these stones were born deep within the ancient metamorphic belts of Ceylon Sri Lanka, their story was set in motion by heat, pressure, and time, a slow alchemy that turned mineral and trace chromium into the rare phenomenon we call alexandrite. At The Natural Gemstone Company we find that the most compelling gemstones are those that carry a sense of place, and these two transparent alexandrites carry the cool, tropical memory of their island home. Each gem weighs with careful precision, one at 0.51 carats, the other at 0.54 carats, and each has been shaped into a perfect trillion form that captures and returns light in a lively dance. Under different lighting these stones present a gentle green to a subtle brownish yellow, a muted color change that speaks to their natural origin and medium intense color intensity, and their excellent polish reveals the inner life of the crystals without alteration. There has been no enhancement to these gems, so what you receive is the authentic color and clarity that nature produced, at dimensions of 5.23 by 5.36 by 2.60 millimeters, and 5.19 by 5.37 by 2.80 millimeters.

The journey from rough nodule to matched pair involved hands that know how to read crystal habit and inclusions, and tools guided by experience rather than mass production. Our cutters selected matching roughs that promised symmetry and complementary color response, then worked each pavilion and crown to the precise angles that make a trillion cut sing with brilliance. The result is a matched pair that not only echoes in size and face up color but also in cut quality and polish, so when set together they read as a single thoughtful composition. At eye level both stones rate very slightly included, a clarity grade that essentially means a jeweler or a customer will see a clean field and tiny natural characteristics that testify to authenticity. Those small internal marks are part of the story, small fingerprints left by the earth that reassure you these are natural alexandrites, not lab grown, and not treated. The excellent polish amplifies their play of light, while the medium intense color intensity keeps them wearable and elegant for daily adornment or for a refined evening piece.

Ethical sourcing is central to how we at The Natural Gemstone Company build relationships with our suppliers and with the communities where gems are found. For this pair we worked through established channels in Sri Lanka that prioritize fair compensation and safe working conditions for artisanal and small scale miners, a model that recognizes the dignity of mining families and the long term health of mining regions. We require traceable supply chains, and we maintain documentation that follows each stone from the mine to our workshop, including origin confirmation in Ceylon Sri Lanka and independent gemological verification of characteristics and lack of enhancement. Our procurement practices include agreements that prohibit child labor and that actively support safer mining methods, including minimized use of harmful chemicals and proper management of tailings and water where possible. We also invest in local capacity building, such as sponsoring training in gem cutting and polishing, and supporting community initiatives in education and health, which helps ensure that the value generated by gemstones benefits people on the ground where the gems are found. Finally we encourage transparency, and we are happy to share the chain of custody and third party lab reports that accompany this matched pair, so you may own these stones with confidence in their ethical provenance.

When you hold these two alexandrites you are holding more than color and carat, you are holding a narrative that begins in an island mountain and continues through the hands of cutters and the integrity of ethical sourcing. These trillions sit beautifully as a pair of stud earrings, as elegant side stones that flank a central gem, or as a minimalist pendant in a mirrored setting, and because they are closely matched in tone and cut they bring harmonious balance to any design. Their moderate sizes and transparent clarity also make them superb candidates for custom commissions where the setting can be designed to enhance their gentle color change, allowing your jeweler to orient the stones in a way that maximizes play of light. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the gemstones we offer, and we will provide detailed measurements of 5.23 by 5.36 by 2.60 millimeters, and 5.19 by 5.37 by 2.80 millimeters, along with the weight of 0.51 carats and 0.54 carats, clarity grading of very slightly included at eye level, medium intense color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement, and confirmed origin Ceylon Sri Lanka. If you would like bespoke mounting suggestions, matching metal options, or assistance arranging independent verification, we will guide you through every step with the knowledge and respect these stones deserve.