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0.46 Ct. Alexandrite from Russia
This loose stone ships by Aug 23
Item ID: | K15026 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.99 Width: 3.63 Height: 2.62 |
Weight: | 0.46 Ct. |
Color: help | Greenish to Purplish |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Marquise |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Russia |
Per carat price: help | $3,120 |
A storied gem from the legendary Ural mines, this transparent alexandrite carries the quiet authority of history and the exacting standards of fine gem cutting. Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this 0.46 carat marquise shape stone measures 6.99 by 3.63 by 2.62 millimeters, and it is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances classic proportion with lively scintillation. Its origins in Russia recall the nineteenth century discovery that made alexandrite a symbol of imperial taste and endurance, and its excellent polish ensures each plane catches light with a depth that honors that legacy. Slightly included when evaluated at eye level, with medium color intensity, and completely free of enhancement, this gem is a truthful expression of nature, ideal for those who value authenticity and tradition in an heirloom quality stone.
The remarkable greenish to purplish color change of this alexandrite makes it exceptionally versatile in jewelry, and its tones can be tailored to flatter a wide range of complexions. Against warm undertones a yellow gold setting will amplify the green side, creating a glow that harmonizes with golden skin and brings warmth to olive tones, while rose gold will lend a gentle, vintage warmth that flatters both fair and medium complexions. For cooler undertones, white gold or platinum will emphasize the purplish moments of this stone, creating a crisp contrast that highlights the gem as a central statement, particularly on pale or rosy skin. The marquise shape further enhances these effects by elongating the finger or neckline, and the mixed brilliant facets allow the color change to dance with movement, so that the gem reads differently by candlelight and daylight, by dressy evening wear and by everyday attire.
This alexandrite is a true emblem of timeless design, suited equally to an intimate pendant, a distinguished cocktail ring, or a cherished engagement piece destined to pass through generations. Its Russian origin and absence of enhancement make it an authentic collectible, a work that speaks to continuity, taste, and restraint. If you seek a gemstone that connects the present to the past while offering modern versatility in wear, The Natural Gemstone Company invites you to consider this marquise alexandrite as a living piece of history, ready to be set into a design that will endure as a family legacy.
