1.44 Ct. Cabochon Alexandrite from Russia

There are gems that arrive like a whisper, and then there are stones that arrive like a quiet confession, and this alexandrite from Russia speaks in a language of dusk and dawn, of secret gardens and midnight promises. Imagine a small moonlike globe of color, a translucent round cabochon weighing 1.44 carats, its measured form a perfect intimacy at 6.79 x 6.74 x 3.26 mm. By day it breathes the cool green of moss and river glass, a forest reflected in a single drop of light, and by the warm glow of incandescent light it softens into a tender purple, like the hush after a kiss. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this rare color change treasure, a piece that holds both the science of mineral origin and the poetry of personal myth.

Look closely and the craftsmanship unfolds, the cabochon cut chosen to cradle the color change as a lantern cradles flame, smoothing edges and drawing the eye into its translucent heart. The polish is excellent, lending the surface a glossy serenity that mirrors the world while inviting you inward. Under careful examination the clarity grade reads slightly included, evaluated at eye level, modest inclusions that sit like tiny islands within an ocean, they do not distract, instead they authenticate, they tell of a gem that has lived in the earth and kept its story. The color intensity is medium and beautifully balanced, neither lurid nor faint, a voice that moves between green and purple with an elegant patience. This alexandrite has no enhancement, it is natural in all the ways that matter, and that naturalness is a kind of honesty that lovers and collectors alike will recognize.

As a salesperson who knows gemstones and also understands the ache of romantic significance, I imagine this stone set into a ring that will be worn through years of seasons, the color change a daily promise that your world will shift and yet remain whole. Cabochon alexandrite offers a soft, enveloping glow, perfect for a halo of antique diamonds, a low bezel that keeps the curve protected, or a delicate band of warm yellow gold that will play off the purple notes like candlelight. For those who prefer cool modernity, a white gold or platinum mount will emphasize the green and give the piece a metropolitan elegance. Slight inclusions and a medium intensity color make this gem forgiving for everyday wear, and the dimensions lend themselves to a center that reads intimate in scale but rich in presence. At The Natural Gemstone Company our bench can propose settings that honor the stone, recommendations that balance the technical needs of the cabochon with the narrative you wish to tell, whether that story is an engagement, an anniversary, or a quiet act of self devotion.

Practical truths stitch themselves to the romance, and the facts are part of the charm, 1.44 carats, round shape, cabochon cut, translucent, dimensions 6.79 x 6.74 x 3.26 mm, origin Russia, clarity slightly included, evaluated at eye level, medium intense color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement. These are not just numbers, they are the coordinates of a soul, the geography of a gem that will change color as light passes through it and as life moves around it. If you seek advice on setting, care, or provenance, we at The Natural Gemstone Company are eager to guide you, to share lighting examples, to discuss metal pairings, and to offer secure shipping and thoughtful packaging that treats the stone as the heirloom it could become. Imagine slipping this alexandrite on a hand, feeling the cool curve against skin, watching it lean toward green in morning, violet in evening, and knowing that you carry a small, changing world with you, a jewel that holds transitions like a secret kept between lovers.