1.11 Ct. Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient alluvial beds of Ceylon comes a story that begins deep beneath tropical rains and centuries of geology, and arrives at your fingertips as a living play of color. This 1.11 carat oval alexandrite was born where Sri Lankan light meets mineral fortune, its crystal forming in a slow, patient way that allowed clarity and color to mature. Cleansed by monsoon seasons and hand recovered by local miners who still honor traditional methods, the rough stone carried a promise of rare color change. That promise was revealed under the hands of a master cutter who respected the gem material, shaping it into a faceted oval with a mixed brilliant cut, producing precise facets that maximize its depth and fire. Measuring 7.23 by 5.35 by 3.12 millimeters, expertly polished to an excellent finish, and left in its natural, unenhanced state, this transparent alexandrite reads as intense, alive, and honest, with a clarity graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level.

Worn in a ring, pendant, or bespoke piece, this alexandrite makes a statement that is both intimate and unmistakable, its greenish to reddish color change creating a jewel that adapts and responds to your world. In daylight the stone shimmers with a lush green that speaks of emerald fringes and forest shadows, and under incandescent or candlelight it deepens to a warm, reddish tone that glows against skin and metal. The intensity of its color, combined with the mixed brilliant cutting and the excellent polish, ensures the gem will catch and hold attention in any jewelry setting, whether set in cool white gold for modern contrast, in warm yellow gold to echo the red phase, or in platinum for timeless elegance. The absence of enhancements preserves the gem's natural character, giving you an authentic connection to its origin and formation.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we cherish the narratives each specimen carries, and this Ceylon alexandrite is no exception, connecting the miner, the cutter, and the wearer through an unbroken lineage of craft and care. Owning this gem is to wear a moment of geological time and human artistry, a living color that stands out in any design, becomes the focal point of conversation, and continually reveals new moods as the light around you changes.