1.32 Ct. Cabochon Alexandrite from Russia

Beneath a memory of twilight this Russian alexandrite breathes, a small world of changing skies captured in a translucent round cabochon, one beautiful 1.32 carat gem that shifts from greenish whispers to purplish evenings as light moves and moods change. At 6.25 by 6.20 by 3.70 millimeters this gently domed stone wears its size with quiet confidence, its dark color intensity lending an air of secret depth, its excellent polish reflecting soft lamps and morning sun like a mirror for the heart. From the storied soils of Russia this piece arrives unenhanced, naturally made and carefully finished, a treasure presented by The Natural Gemstone Company to those who seek meaning as much as beauty, an heirloom of color that seems to hold a different season in its surface every time one looks.

Beyond its romance this alexandrite is practical and durable, qualities as welcome in daily life as poetry at dusk, its clarity graded as slightly included when viewed at eye level, a human fingerprint of nature that does not hide its origins. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness this alexandrite registers at about 8.5, a hardness that offers superior scratch resistance and toughness when compared with common gems such as quartz at 7 and topaz at 8, making it well suited to rings and pendants that will be worn and cherished. There is no enhancement, and the excellent polish enhances the cabochon form, emphasizing the color change and the gem liquidity, while simple care and sensible settings will protect its subtle beauty for generations. Allow this stone to live close to the skin where its moods may be shared, set in gold or platinum that cradles its curve, or entrust its design to our craftsmen at The Natural Gemstone Company who will place this quiet marvel into a setting that honors both its Russian origin and its living color, a gem to speak for those moments when words fall short.