1.13 Ct. Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.13 carat cushion shape alexandrite from Ceylon, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, measures 5.53 by 5.21 by 4.75 mm and is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut to balance brilliance and color depth. The stone displays an intense color intensity, with a primary green hue that carries a subtle warm bias toward yellow and brown under certain lighting conditions. Clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the polish is excellent, resulting in lively facet reflections and good light return for a gem of this tone. There has been no enhancement applied to this specimen, which preserves the natural character of its chromium based color and makes it suitable for fine settings that highlight both color and clarity.

In daylight and fluorescencent lighting this alexandrite reads as a fresh, intense green with discernible yellow undertones. Under incandescent lighting the stone shifts toward a brownish yellow, which reflects the warmer spectral response typical of many Sri Lankan alexandrites. Compared with classic Ural, Russian alexandrite, which is often noted for a deep bluish green in daylight and a vivid raspberry to purplish red in incandescent light, this Ceylon example is warmer in hue and exhibits a less dramatic color change. The Russian material typically shows a cooler, more bluish green and a stronger saturated red, giving it a higher contrast between day and evening appearances. By comparison, the present stone emphasizes brightness and clarity over stark contrast, producing an elegant but more subtle transformative effect.

When set beside Brazilian alexandrite material, which can range from vivid bluish green to rich brownish red, this Sri Lankan stone presents as lighter and more yellow biased. Brazilian stones often show a clear, sometimes cooler green that shifts to a more saturated red or brownish red under incandescent light, whereas this Ceylon alexandrite remains in the green to brownish yellow family, reflecting its unique trace element balance and geological formation. Alexandrites from Madagascar and certain East African localities may demonstrate stronger purplish red responses and cooler green tones in daylight, giving them a heavier, jewel like appearance. In practical terms this Ceylon alexandrite reads as a bright, gemmy green in many conditions, with a warmer and earthier secondary tone under warm light, which can be desirable for settings that aim to convey a natural, organic palette rather than a theatrical color change.

For use in jewelry, the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish maximize scintillation and allow the stone s surface to play with light while preserving its warm green character. At 1.13 carat and these proportions the alexandrite balances presence with wearability, suitable for a variety of mounting styles from solitaire rings to accented pendants, where the clarity and facing color will remain focal. Because there are no enhancements, the gem will respond predictably to cleaning and professional care, and its Ceylon origin contributes to its distinctive hue and tone among alexandrites from other famous locations. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this information to assist in selection, and to clarify how this particular stone compares in hue and tone to alexandrites from the Ural region, Brazil, Madagascar, and other sources, enabling an informed choice based on the specific color character you prefer.