1.12 Ct. Alexandrite from Russia

From the remote, historic deposits of Russia, this exceptional alexandrite began its journey as a rare pocket of color changing rough unearthed by a small, experienced team of miners who know the veins of that land better than maps, the rough stone was carefully extracted, cleaned, and sent to our partners for initial sorting, when The Natural Gemstone Company first saw this piece it stood apart for its transparent body and its pronounced pleochroism, after a meticulous review by our gemologists the rough was entrusted to a master cutter to reveal a precise emerald cut, the result is a 1.12 carat, emerald cut shape alexandrite measuring 6.98 x 4.26 x 3.77 mm, its facets were executed to emphasize a medium color intensity and to capture the captivating greenish to purplish shift that defines true alexandrite character, clarity is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which lends each face subtle internal texture and depth, polish is excellent, and the stone is free from enhancement, a natural treasure preserved in its purest state.

As this gem traveled from mine to market it passed through the hands of specialists who balance conservation and artistry, each step of the journey was recorded and overseen by The Natural Gemstone Company to ensure provenance and integrity, the emerald cut was chosen to celebrate the gems natural transparency and to deliver clean, sophisticated lines that showcase the color change under different lighting conditions, in daylight the stone leans toward a luminous greenish tone, under incandescent light it reveals a soft purplish hue, this rare interplay of color, coupled with its modest inclusions and superb polish, creates a jewel that feels private and deliberate, we release only a handful of such untreated Russian alexandrites each season, owning this piece means joining an elite circle of collectors and connoisseurs who prize authenticity and scarcity, for the collector seeking a singular center stone, or the client commissioning a custom piece meant to speak of legacy and refinement, this alexandrite is an invitation, reach out to The Natural Gemstone Company to experience private viewing, bespoke mounting advice, and secure acquisition for a gem whose voyage from remote Russian vein to your possession is as remarkable as the color it reveals.