0.96 Ct. Alexandrite from Brazil

From the slow, patient pressure beneath the Brazilian highlands this alexandrite was born, a rare twist of geology that took millions of years to compose an optical miracle. In pockets of metamorphosed formations, trace chromium atoms found their way into chrysoberyl as heat and time conspired to weave crystal lattices that refract light in unusual ways. Local miners working in Brazil felt for the telltale weight and sound of dense, crackling rock, and when they recovered the rough it bore the promise of that most cherished prize, a natural color change gem. The Natural Gemstone Company traced this parcel from the moment of its extraction, documenting the place of origin and ensuring that the story of this stone is as transparent as the gem itself. The journey from the mine included careful sorting by experienced eyes, because among the many stones unearthed only a few show the vivid, chameleon like personality that defines alexandrite, a gem that reads one light as greenish blue and another as purple.

The rough passed into the hands of master cutters who honored both the physical size and the internal character of this particular piece. The result is a finely faceted, transparent 0.96 carat oval, measuring 6.55 x 4.83 x 3.68 mm, executed in a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and color saturation. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to give the gem a lively face up presence while preserving depth of hue under varied lighting, every facet placed to coax the chromium rich body to show its dual temperament. At eye level the clarity has been evaluated as slightly included, and those small internal features are presented not as flaws but as unique fingerprints that prove the natural origin of the gem. No enhancement has been applied, the polish is excellent, and the vivid color intensity is a natural gift, so what you see is the honest voice of a Brazilian alexandrite, polished to sparkle and retain the inherent wonder of its color change.

When you place this gem under daylight it leans toward a greenish blue, cool and ocean deep, and when you carry it into incandescent or warm lighting it unfolds into a rich purple that feels regal and intimate. That transformation is the soul of alexandrite and the reason collectors and jewelry lovers have sought it for more than a century. Set into a ring the 0.96 carat oval sits comfortably and commands attention, the dimensions and mixed brilliant cut making it versatile for a variety of settings from classic solitaires to modern bespoke designs that allow light to play freely. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this stone as an unenhanced, natural example of alexandrite from Brazil, accompanied by our commitment to provenance and the careful documentation of its characteristics, including its exact weight, measurements, cut style, clarity grade, polish quality, and vivid color intensity. Owning this alexandrite is to hold a condensed narrative of earth processes, human craft, and cultural fascination, a small, living archive that changes with the light and invites a lifetime of admiration.