0.99 Ct. Alexandrite from Madagascar

This 0.99 carat cushion shape alexandrite presents a compact and highly desirable carat weight that sits just below the one carat threshold, delivering premium presence while optimizing yield from the rough. Measuring 5.80 x 5.77 x 3.50 millimeters, the stone exhibits a depth proportion of approximately 60 percent, a balance that supports both strong face up brilliance and robust color saturation. The mixed brilliant faceting merges a modified brilliant crown with a faceted pavilion framework, a cutting scheme chosen to maximize light return and to enhance alexandrite color change, allowing the gem to display clean yellowish green tones under certain lighting and a distinct reddish green shift in warmer illumination. The 0.99 carat weight in this dimension range reflects careful planning in the cutting process, where weight retention and optical performance were prioritized to produce a premium finished gemstone.

Clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating that minute internal features are present but do not materially detract from the gem facing appeal when set, and that the stone will read clean in many jewelry applications. The polish is excellent, with crisp facet junctions and smooth facet planes that promote crisp light return and contribute to the vitality of the color change phenomenon. Color intensity is medium light, a nuanced balance that preserves the dual personality of alexandrite color change while maintaining transparency and sparkle. No enhancement has been applied, the material is completely natural and untreated, a characteristic prized by connoisseurs who prioritize intact natural state for provenance and long term stability.

This alexandrite originates from Madagascar, a locality that has supplied fine color change material in recent years, and the piece has been finished to exacting standards consistent with collector grade expectations. The combination of the 0.99 carat weight, cushion outline, mixed brilliant faceting, precise proportions, very slightly included clarity at eye level, medium light color intensity, excellent polish, and lack of enhancement defines this gem as a premium offering. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this specimen as a refined choice for buyers who demand technical excellence, natural origin documentation, and a stone that performs with sophisticated color dynamics in fine jewelry settings.