0.17 Ct. Alexandrite from Russia

This extraordinary 0.17 carat Russian alexandrite, precisely measured at 4.10 by 2.80 by 2.11 millimeters, is a study in rare refinement, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. Cut in a mixed brilliant configuration, the stone displays an intense color intensity and an excellent polish that together maximize its scintillation and color change, while its transparency and very slightly included clarity at eye level preserve an intimate, natural character. Free from enhancements, this gem offers the authentic, unaltered expression of the Ural origin, revealing a cool, jewel-like green under daylight and a sumptuous purple under incandescent light. Compact yet arresting, it is an object of desire for the collector who understands that true luxury is the provenance and the story behind the stone, an achievement to wear and to own.

When we compare this Russian alexandrite to other renowned gem localities, its hue and tone articulate the classical standard against which many are judged. Its daylight green is cooler and more crystalline than the lush grassy greens of Colombian emeralds, carrying a bluish undertone that reads as more jewel-like and less vegetal, a distinction prized by connoisseurs. Against Brazilian alexandrite specimens, which frequently favor brighter, more straightforward green to red shifts, this Russian example offers a denser, more saturated green and a purpler, more velvety tone under incandescent light, the kind of dramatic change historically associated with Ural finds. Compared with Sri Lankan alexandrites, which often tend toward paler, pastel shifts, this gem’s intense, concentrated color depth is unapologetically bold. Even when set alongside the velvety blues and cornflower tones of Kashmir sapphires, the purple facet of this alexandrite reads as uniquely complex, a marriage of red and blue that produces a regal mauve, not merely a single-hue purple. For the discerning client seeking a piece that communicates heritage, rarity, and impeccable taste, this Russian alexandrite from The Natural Gemstone Company is both a connoisseur’s specimen and a private triumph, destined to elevate any bespoke setting with its rare, authentic color change and natural, polished perfection.