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0.27 Ct. Alexandrite from Russia
This loose stone ships by Oct 14
Item ID: | K15133 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.79 Width: 2.83 Height: 1.95 |
Weight: | 0.27 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green to Reddish Purple |
Color intensity: help | Medium Light |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Marquise |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Russia |
Per carat price: help | $3,841 |
At The Natural Gemstone Company, we take pride in offering exquisite gems that are not only beautiful but also steeped in the allure of nature's finest craftsmanship. Our 0.27 carat marquise shape alexandrite is a testament to this commitment, promising to captivate anyone who beholds its chameleon-like beauty. This rare gemstone, sourced from the storied lands of Russia, measures 6.79 x 2.83 x 1.95 mm and showcases a remarkable array of colors owing to its unique color-changing properties. Under varying lighting conditions, this gem transforms from a captivating bluish-green in daylight to a rich reddish-purple under incandescent light, intriguing collectors and connoisseurs alike with its shifting hues.
The marquise shape of this alexandrite gem is meticulously cut to enhance its breathtaking brilliance and elegance. The mixed brilliant cut employed here includes a combination of faceting styles, carefully engineered to maximize the stone's ability to capture and refract light. This creates an illusion of depth that makes the gem appear much larger despite its 0.27 carat weight. Such attention to detail ensures a play of light that dances across every facet, enhancing the natural beauty and allure of the stone. With a clarity grade of very slightly included, this gemstone retains its transparency, allowing for an unfettered display of its changing colors and intrinsic sparkle.
Craftsmanship plays a pivotal role in the allure of this alexandrite. Each facet of the stone has been polished to perfection, earning it an excellent polish rating that signifies both quality and precision. This fine polish highlights the clarity and color intensity of the gemstone, graded as medium light, offering an optimal balance that enhances its natural luminescence. The absence of enhancements reinforces the authenticity and purity of this exquisite gemstone, allowing its true beauty, formed over millennia deep within the earth, to shine without alteration.
The historical significance and rarity of Russian alexandrites add another layer of fascination, which aficionados of gemstones can truly appreciate. Known for their enigmatic color change, these legendary gems have captured the imagination in both jewelers’ ateliers and royal courts. Collectors and gemstone enthusiasts value such natural wonders not only for their aesthetic qualities but also for their storied heritage and enduring appeal. As you gaze upon this gem, the complex interplay of colors ensures it will remain a source of fascination, drawing compliments and attention throughout the years.
In adding this exceptional alexandrite to your collection, you are acquiring more than a gemstone; you are experiencing the transcendent artistry of nature, honed by expert craftspeople and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. Each viewing reveals a new luminescent nuance, each angle offering fresh and vibrant reflections, ensuring your appreciation only deepens with time. Our alexandrite promises to remain a timeless treasure, appreciated by those who understand the delicate balance of nature and artistry, to create something truly exceptional.


