1.36 Ct. Alexandrite from Brazil

This exceptional Brazilian alexandrite from The Natural Gemstone Company is a rare and evocative gem that commands attention with its vibrant and dramatic color play. Weighing 1.36 carats and measuring seven point three zero by five point eight three by three point six three millimeters, this oval shaped gem has been expertly faceted in a mixed brilliant cut to maximize light return and to accentuate its natural color shift. Under fluorescent lighting the stone shows a lively greenish hue, and under incandescent lighting the tone deepens to a rich purplish color, demonstrating the classic alexandrite phenomenon that collectors and connoisseurs prize. The gem is transparent, with a clarity graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and it has an intense color saturation coupled with an excellent polish, all features that make the stone both visually striking and refined. Importantly, this alexandrite is completely untreated, with no enhancements, which preserves its natural character and ensures long term stability and value.

Compared to other gemstones available on the market this alexandrite stands out for a combination of authentic origin, uncompromised color, and superior finishing. Many alternatives are either heat treated, clarity enhanced, or laboratory grown, which can offer cost advantages but lack the provenance and organic complexity of a natural Brazilian stone. This particular piece from The Natural Gemstone Company is unheated and untreated, which means the dramatic green to purple color change is a genuine characteristic of the material rather than a result of human intervention. The mixed brilliant faceting is tailored to the oval outline so that light interacts with the body of the gem to intensify color change in varied lighting, a design consideration you will not always find in mass cut stones. The slightly included clarity grade is visible only upon close inspection at eye level, and those natural inclusions add depth and individuality, allowing this alexandrite to retain a realistic and collectible quality that many overly cleaned or artificially improved gems cannot match. When comparing value, you get a superior balance of rarity, color change intensity, and ethical sourcing that places this gem above common substitutes in both long term investment potential and everyday visual impact.

In jewelry this alexandrite will stand out no matter the setting, becoming the focal point of any design from a delicate solitaire ring to a bold pendant or an elegant three stone piece. The intense color change means the gem will read differently throughout the day, offering dynamic personality in natural daylight, office lighting, evening lamps, and candlelight, which makes it exceptionally versatile for modern and classic styles. Set in white metals such as platinum or white gold the green tones will appear vibrant and crisp, while a halo of small diamonds will heighten brilliance and emphasize the central color shift. Alternatively set in yellow gold the warmer metal will complement the purplish moments and lend the piece a vintage elegance that plays beautifully with alexandrite richness. The oval proportions and mixed brilliant faceting ensure the stone sits comfortably in prong settings to show its table and crown, or in bezel settings to create a refined, contemporary profile, and its Mohs hardness around eight point five ensures it is suitable for regular wear with proper care. For clients seeking a natural color change gem that outperforms treated stones and synthetic alternatives in authenticity, visual complexity, and long term desirability, this 1.36 carat Brazilian alexandrite from The Natural Gemstone Company represents a superior choice, pairing museum worthy character with practical beauty for jewelry that truly stands out.