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

There are gemstones that announce themselves, and then there are rare, matched pairs that confer membership into a very small circle of collectors and connoisseurs, this exquisite pair of translucent alexandrites from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, belongs unmistakably to the latter category, each stone has been selected and paired with an attention to balance and character that only a house devoted to natural treasures can achieve, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, these two marquise cabochons are not merely matched by size, they are harmonized by tone, depth, and the subtle mechanics of color change, owning them is an invitation to possess something singular, a private statement of refinement that will be recognized by those who know, and treasured by those who understand fine gemology.

Measured with precision, the stones weigh 1.52 carats and 1.67 carats respectively, dimensions are 8.16 x 5.75 x 3.39 mm and 7.95 x 5.61 x 3.89 mm, the marquise cabochon shape amplifies their chatoyant flow and concentrates the color transition along the long axis, both gems are translucent with vivid color intensity, displaying a green to purplish red shift that is the hallmark of true alexandrite, clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, these natural inclusions breathe authenticity into the stones, they guarantee that each gem is uniquely alive, the polish has been executed to an excellent standard, creating a silky surface that plays with light and enhances the depth of color without any need for enhancement, these alexandrites are untouched by treatments, their natural origin in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, gives them a historic and geographical pedigree known to yield some of the finest examples of chrysoberyl.

The craftsmanship behind matching these two gemstones is a narrative of patience, expertise, and connoisseurship, our lapidaries began by studying the individual character of each piece, they considered weight distribution, curvature, reflected light behavior, and the subtle patterns of inclusions, by selecting a marquise cabochon format they honored the stones intrinsic qualities, this cut demands exacting skill to maintain symmetry while enhancing the color change phenomenon, the result is a pair that reads as a unit on the hand, yet rewards close inspection with individual personality, matching alexandrite is far more than pairing similar sizes, it requires aligning their visual temperature under both daylight and incandescent light so that the green midday presence and the purplish red evening persona answer to each other, when set, these two will behave like a single composed thought, a bespoke duet of color and form, The Natural Gemstone Company takes pride in this meticulous process, it is the reason why these stones stand apart as an elite offering.

These alexandrites are ideally suited for a custom commission destined to be a family heirloom or a limited edition piece kept for private wear, imagine them set as companion stones on a slender ring, or as a pair of elegant drop earrings, the marquise cabochon silhouette allows artisans to create settings that emphasize the longitudinal color change, the pairing is particularly compatible with warm, understated metals that will not compete with their complex hues, availability of matched alexandrite pairs of this quality is exceptionally limited, this is a rare opportunity to acquire stones that are natural, untreated, and expertly matched, collectors and designers who seek discretion and distinction will recognize the value of such rarity, to reserve this pair or to discuss a bespoke setting, please contact The Natural Gemstone Company, our team will guide you through the provenance, the matching process, and bespoke options so that this pair becomes a timeless signature of your personal collection.