1.37 Ct. Alexandrite from Russia

This exceptional Russian alexandrite offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a rare collector grade stone that will only be selected by those who understand true gem value, a transparent pear shape weighing 1.37 carats, measuring 8.70 x 5.73 x 3.96 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize life and scintillation, with an inclusion grade of included as evaluated at eye level, intense color intensity, and an excellent polish, untreated and natural with no enhancement, a stone that captures the storied allure of Russian alexandrite and delivers it in a wearable, elegant size. The pear silhouette gives the gem an elongated, elegant profile that flatters both rings and pendants, and the mixed brilliant cut is specifically chosen to balance table brilliance with fire from the pavilion facets, allowing the color change to appear as a living attribute rather than a static description. Because fine Russian alexandrite of this size and condition appears only rarely on the market, ownership confers a subtle, refined exclusivity, an invitation to join a select circle of collectors and connoisseurs who recognize provenance and natural beauty when they see it.

Under daylight and fluorescent sources this gem reads as a soft greenish tone with depth and saturation that reads vivid and garden fresh, while under incandescent light the stone shifts to a purplish hue that reads regal and floral, a dramatic color change that defines alexandrite and that rewards careful lighting and thoughtful design, the interplay of color and cut here gives the stone a layered character where green flashes live beside violet depths, and where the mixed cut facets throw lively pinpoints of white sparkle. The natural inclusions, visible at eye level, add an individuality that tells a story of geologic time, they do not detract from the gem, instead they make it unmistakable under loupe or naked eye, and paired with the excellent polish they allow light to move through the gem with grace and emotion, producing a discreet chatoyancy of hue that seems to breathe with movement. For collectors and clients seeking a bespoke piece this alexandrite performs beautifully in solitaire settings that celebrate its pear outline, or as the centerpiece in elongated pendants where the color change can be admired in transit, every viewing becomes a private performance of tone and fire.

When designing a custom piece around this alexandrite, consider accents that will elevate the color change and underline rarity with tasteful contrast and harmony, a halo of high quality white diamonds will increase perceived size and frame the color change without competing for attention, small pear or round diamonds in a tapered halo will emphasize the silhouette while reflecting white light back into the body of the stone, alternatively, select a trio design with this alexandrite flanked by matched green tsavorites to accentuate the green phase, or by small purple sapphires or mauve spinels to echo the purple shift, for a warmer composition a rose gold mounting will enrich the purple tones under incandescent light, while platinum or white gold will lend a crisp modernity that makes the greens leap in daylight, a bespoke necklace design that suspends the pear tip down will showcase the full length and give the color change an almost theatrical reveal as the wearer moves. At The Natural Gemstone Company we curate each piece with full provenance documentation and personalized design consultations, commissions are limited to preserve exclusivity, and we will work with you to source accent stones in specific weights and colors to achieve balance and depth so that your finished jewel is not only rare, but uniquely yours.