1.26 Ct. Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a secret light in this 1.26 carat alexandrite that seems to hold two sunsets, a tender promise folded into one stone. Transparent and alive, it shifts from a yellowish green under daylight to a warm brownish orange beneath incandescent glow, a quiet metamorphosis that feels like watching summer move toward evening. The stone is an Other certified, color change gem, weighing 1.26 carat, measuring 6.23 by 7.07 by 3.08 millimeters, and shaped with a charming, various form that honors its natural beginning. Its rough crystal cut keeps the soul of the gem intact, while an excellent polish reveals a soft internal fire, and a clarity graded as very very slightly included at eye level allows tiny gardens of character to whisper inside without stealing the gem s clarity. With medium color intensity and no enhancement, this alexandrite offers an honest, unaltered romance with light, a companion that responds to touch and atmosphere with subtle, devoted change.

Origin matters, and this piece carries the gentle prestige of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a land where gemstones have been coaxed from the earth like poems for centuries. The Ceylon origin lends a distinct lineage of beauty and credibility, a geography of color that collectors and lovers feel in the depth of the hue and the way the stone breathes. Stones from Ceylon are prized for their balance of color and clarity, and this alexandrite is no exception, its provenance adding rarity and value that resonate beyond its carat weight. At The Natural Gemstone Company we celebrate such truths, offering this unenhanced, color changing treasure as a testament to nature s artistry and to the stories you will craft around it. Imagine it set in a simple ring or held as a secret talisman, a gem that changes with light and with the story you wear, a living heirloom born of Ceylon s ancient earth.