0.56 Ct. Alexandrite from Tanzania

This alexandrite begins its story deep within Tanzanian terrain, where careful hands select crystals that promise color and character, and ends as a luminous jewel ready to be set into a lifetime of adornment, The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present one transparent 0.56 carat oval alexandrite that carries the rare magic of color change, under cool fluorescent light it reveals a fresh green, under warm incandescent light it shifts to a delicate purple, the gem measures 5.59 by 5.05 by 2.84 mm, the cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to balance fire and depth, the clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level which allows for lively brilliance without distracting flaws, the color intensity is medium which makes the change subtle and elegant, the polish is excellent which maximizes light return, this stone is completely natural with no enhancement, each facet was shaped to celebrate the alexandrite phenomenon and to respect the natural rough sourced in Tanzania, the journey from mine to master cut involves sorting, careful planning to orient the table to best reveal the color change, and patient polishing to preserve weight while unlocking sparkle.

Imagine this oval alexandrite as the heart of many designs, it lends itself beautifully to a classic solitaire ring for someone who prefers understated elegance, it becomes radiant in a halo with fine diamonds to amplify its glow, it offers modern appeal in an east west setting that plays with the oval silhouette, a low bezel makes it secure for everyday wear while letting the color shift be seen from multiple angles, three stone rings highlight a personal story, delicate drop pendants allow the gem to catch varied light as it moves, and bespoke earrings or a single statement stud create a wearable pair with complementary gems, metal choices will change the character of the alexandrite, warm rose or yellow gold will harmonize with the purple tone, white gold or platinum will give the green a crisp, lively contrast, because of its dimensions and mixed brilliant cut the gem can be mounted with four or six prongs or set into a custom bezel, our gem specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company can advise on proportions, complementary accents, and secure settings to suit daily wear or special occasion pieces, contact us to discuss a custom design that honors this stone origin and brings its two faced beauty to your personal story.