1.38 Ct. Alexandrite from Brazil

This alexandrite presents as a transparent, precisely faceted 1.38 carat emerald cut gem, with finished dimensions of 7.08 millimeters by 5.54 millimeters by 4.05 millimeters, yielding a length to width ratio of approximately 1.28 to 1, and a depth proportion of approximately 64 percent relative to the mean girdle diameter. The stone exhibits an emerald cut executed in the classical step cut geometry, with long crown and pavilion steps, truncated corners to reinforce durability, and a broad table plane that allows controlled light entry and selective absorption. Clarity is graded as eye clean at eye level, indicating no inclusions that interfere with visual performance without magnification. The polish has been evaluated as excellent, with crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes that preserve maximum light return. No enhancement has been applied to alter color or clarity, the material is natural alexandrite from Brazil, and it retains the inherent physical properties of chrysoberyl family material, including a high refractive index and a hardness near 8.5 on the Mohs scale, which contributes to its suitability for everyday wear.

Color assessment emphasizes an intense color intensity with a clear shift from greenish to purplish hues under differing lighting conditions, a defining characteristic of alexandrite that is technically described as a pronounced color change effect produced by chromium related absorption bands. In cool daylight or high color temperature lighting the dominant hue is a saturated greenish tone, with medium to medium dark tone and strong saturation that reads as vivid green. In warm incandescent conditions the hue shifts toward a rich purplish red spectrum, again with intense saturation and a tone that reads medium dark, producing a sense of depth and presence. This stone demonstrates well balanced hue distribution across the pavilion and crown facets, minimizing localized zoning and maximizing uniformity of the color change across the table. The color intensity has been carefully preserved through lapidary decisions, favoring step facets and proportions that allow optimal interaction between the selective absorption bands and the viewer s eye.

The emerald cut faceting has been chosen to emphasize both the clarity and the color change phenomenon through controlled light modulation rather than scintillation dominated effects. The step cut architecture produces broad planar facets that enhance the perception of color depth and provide a continuous field that displays the color shift cleanly as viewing conditions change. A medium sized table relative to the overall length was selected to balance face up spread with depth of color, while the pavilion step angles are calibrated to optimize internal reflection and minimize light leakage, thereby intensifying the apparent saturation when viewed face up. Facet junctions are sharp and symmetry is tight, attributes that preserve the integrity of the color planes and ensure consistent optical performance irrespective of mounting orientation. Because the material is eye clean, the lapidary was able to orient the stone to showcase the strongest color change axis, and to maintain structural integrity at the girdle for secure setting in bespoke jewelry.

Beyond its technical virtues, this alexandrite s rich bold color functions as a refined emblem of personal power and distinction, a gemstone whose shifting hues signal adaptability, presence, and a nuanced command of attention. For the connoisseur who values both measurable gemological characteristics and symbolic resonance, this gem offers intense saturation, excellent polish, and natural provenance from Brazil, attributes that combine to create a singular statement piece. The physical durability of chrysoberyl class material supports everyday wear while the precise emerald cut affords classical elegance and modern versatility in a variety of mounting styles. Offered through The Natural Gemstone Company, this 1.38 carat emerald cut alexandrite is well suited for a signet ring, a high quality pendant, or a collector s cabinet, each application benefiting from the stone s engineered proportions and innate color dynamics to convey a sense of authority and refined taste.