0.90 Ct. Alexandrite from Brazil

There are gemstones that speak in whispers, and then there is this alexandrite, a small moon of shifting color that answers light with a secret. This transparent 0.90 carat oval alexandrite from Brazil measures 6.74 by 5.24 by 3.57 mm, it is shaped in a graceful oval and faceted with a mixed brilliant cut to invite both scintillation and depth, the play of facets is like a tiny theater where green and purple take turns under different skies. In daylight the gem leans into a lush green that evokes shaded forest pools and the first breath of spring, under incandescent light it blooms into a velvety purple like a late evening bouquet of iris and plum, the change is not a trick but a gentle transformation that keeps telling a new story with every movement and with every hour. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as a meditation on light and time, a talisman that carries both the intimacy of hand held beauty and the sweep of geological history, this is not simply a stone, it is a conversation that begins the moment light touches it.

Look closely and the craftsmanship reveals itself, the clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, inclusions are modest and honest, they are the subtle fingerprints that confirm a natural origin and that allow the gem to radiate with authenticity. Color intensity is vivid, the saturation is deep enough to command attention while remaining nuanced, the polish is excellent, every facet edge is finished to catch and return light with an assured gleam. There has been no enhancement, this alexandrite is untreated and true to its Brazilian origin, its natural state preserved and respected. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to balance brilliance and color change, to hold onto those moments when a flash of green folds into purple, to accentuate the heart of the stone rather than mask it, the cutter worked with patience and understanding, coaxing the stone into its most expressive form.

To own this alexandrite is to invest in beauty and in craftsmanship, every element from the rough to the final facet speaks of value that is both aesthetic and enduring. Alexandrite is rare, a miracle of nature that combines the toughness of chrysoberyl with the poetic anomaly of color change, its Mohs hardness offers resilience for daily wear, it can be set into an engagement ring that will be worn and admired for generations, it can be kept as a quiet heirloom that gathers stories. Investment here is not only financial, though collectors and connoisseurs understand the steady esteem of fine alexandrite, it is also emotional, a purchase that marks a milestone, a vow, a memory. When a gem is crafted with intention, when it is chosen for quality of cut, clarity, and true natural color, it becomes more than a commodity, it becomes a work of wearable art, a place where skill and nature meet. The provenance from Brazil adds an extra layer of narrative, a traceable origin that collectors prize, and the fact that this piece has no enhancement means that its value is rooted in pure, unaltered beauty.

Imagine this oval resting in a bespoke setting, cradled by soft metal that complements its color shift, threaded with a halo or held by elegant prongs, each design decision will amplify a certain facet of its personality, allow it to flirt with light, to favor the green of morning or the purple of evening. Picture placing it on the finger of someone you love, a small world that changes with every gesture, a daily reminder of tenderness and of renewal. At The Natural Gemstone Company we see gems as companions to life, not as fleeting accoutrements, and we offer this 0.90 carat, mixed brilliant cut, very slightly included evaluated at eye level alexandrite from Brazil as an invitation to begin a new chapter. If you seek a singular stone that combines rarity, technical excellence, and a poetic temperament, this alexandrite is ready to be set into a design that will endure, to become a family story told through light.