0.55 Ct. Alexandrite from Brazil

From the mineral rich soils of Brazil, a small treasure was coaxed from ancient river beds, carried by hands that have worked gemstones for generations, this is a transparent alexandrite that began as a sliver of crystalline promise and was guided into being with care and intention, weighing 0.55 carat, fashioned into a cushion shape that measures 5.42 by 4.39 by 2.81 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style that balances scintillation with depth, and finished with an excellent polish that allows light to travel through every facet. No enhancement was used, the gem is entirely natural, and its clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, small internal features that certify a life formed under pressure and heat long before any hand touched it. The slight inclusions do not distract, they anchor the stone in authenticity, they are like tiny fingerprints from the earth, evidence of origin and character, and they allow this alexandrite to reveal character rather than clinical perfection. The Natural Gemstone Company selected this piece for its vivid color intensity, its transparency, and the rare, living quality of its color change, a trait that has stirred wonder and devotion across cultures and ages.

Imagine a story in which two lovers meet at dusk by a river, the sky shifting from pale day to lantern kissed night, this stone mirrors that hour, a bluish green at one glance that softens and deepens into a pinkish purple when warmed by incandescent light, the transition like a secret shared between two people who have learned to speak without words. In daylight, the bluish green hue suggests fresh leaves and honest conversation, a promise that is clear and bright, under the glow of evening lamps the alexandrite becomes a rosy violet, an intimate shade that speaks of whispered confidences, candlelit meals, and vows exchanged in low tones. The vividness of these colors makes every moment seem curiously important, as if the gem keeps the record of a thousand small tender acts. Because the color change is so striking, wearing this alexandrite becomes a ritual of storytelling, a reminder that love adapts to new light, that the same heart can be bold and serene, verdant and flowering, all within a single evening.

Crafted to be cherished, this cushion alexandrite invites a setting that complements its measured size and lively personality, imagine a thin gold band that lets the stone breathe, or a halo that catches extra fire while leaving the changing heart of the gem unobstructed, the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish ensure it sparkles with movement, while the slight inclusions provide a grounding warmth that high clarity stones sometimes lack. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor the life of each stone, we trace its origin to Brazil, we confirm that there has been no enhancement, and we present it as a jewel whose history includes rivers and patient cutters as well as the quiet moments it will witness on the wearer. Caring for this alexandrite is simple, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme heat, clean it with gentle soap and water and a soft brush, and allow its colors to unfold naturally under different lights. For someone seeking a ring that reads like a love letter to changing days and to enduring nights, this 0.55 carat cushion alexandrite is a companion that will keep its own secret narrative, a gemstone that remembers daylight and sings under lamplight, ready to begin the next chapter with whoever chooses to wear it.