0.99 Ct. Alexandrite from Madagascar

One beautiful transparent 0.99 carat oval shape greenish to brownish alexandrite, dimensions 6.45 x 5.31 x 3.65 mm, faceted with a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant strategy pairs a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with modified pavilion facets, producing controlled light return while preserving color saturation, a desirable balance for alexandrite. The gem exhibits a depth of about 62 percent relative to the average diameter, a proportion that supports stable face up size and optimizes the interplay between body color and brilliance. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, with minute needle and crystal inclusions that do not compromise structural integrity or visual appeal, and the excellent polish enhances facet junction crispness and surface luster. Color intensity is evaluated as medium, with a nuanced greenish cast in cool light shifting toward a warm brownish tone under incandescent conditions, indicating a noteworthy color response that is ideal for connoisseurs who prize subtle change over dramatic, saturated transitions. There has been no enhancement, the stone is completely natural, and origin is Madagascar, a locale known for producing alexandrite material with distinctive tonalities and fine crystallographic quality.

As a near one carat oval alexandrite with this specific greenish to brownish color profile, this specimen occupies a rare niche in the market, both in size and in hue. Most comparable alexandrite offerings at retail either fall below one carat or show the more familiar bluish green to purplish red color change, making a transparent, unenhanced Madagascar alexandrite in an oval mixed brilliant cut and at approximately 0.99 carat uncommon. The combination of mixed brilliant faceting, an efficient depth percentage, very slightly included clarity at eye level, medium color intensity, and excellent polish results in a gem that reads larger than its weight might suggest while maintaining the subtle color behavior prized by experienced buyers. For collectors and high end jewelry designers seeking a natural, untreated alexandrite with technical precision in cut and finishing, this stone represents a rare opportunity. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this alexandrite as a distinct offering for those who appreciate meticulous craftsmanship, verified origin, and the scarcity of near one carat stones in this particular color range.