1.48 Ct. Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Hold this one under the kind light of memory and you will discover a small miracle, a cushion shaped alexandrite that seems to breathe with two hearts. At 1.48 carat it is compact enough to be a secret and substantial enough to be a promise. Its dimensions of 7.65 x 5.16 x 3.96 mm sit perfectly between the intimate and the grand, and the mixed brilliant cut scatters light like a constellation captured inside a single stone. By day a delicate green slips across its facets, cool as new leaves. By softer candle or incandescent glow the tone slips toward a warm brownish yellow, as if sunlight and shadow were composing a private duet. The clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level means that the gem is lucid and honest, with only the subtlest of natural fingerprints that speak of its formation deep within the earth. The color intensity reads as medium intense, a quiet vibrancy that rewards attention rather than shouting for it. Every surface shows an excellent polish, each facet a mirror for the story you will tell.

What makes this gem sing even more sweetly is where it came from, and the care taken to bring it to light. Sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this alexandrite arrived into our selection without enhancement, untouched by heat or treatment, an offering of geological sincerity. At The Natural Gemstone Company we walk the path between beauty and responsibility, and this stone has been chosen because it aligns with that ethos. The miners and cutters with whom we work are part of small scale communities where fairness and respect matter, and where traceability is more than a word, it is a practice. When you place this gem into a setting, you carry with you a chain of stewardship from the mine to your hand. For the conscious collector who seeks pieces that do not only please the eye, but also soothe the conscience, this alexandrite is a rare convergence of ethics and elegance. It is a gem that complements mindful wardrobes, curated collections, and ceremonies of meaning.

Imagine wearing it as a pledge, or gifting it as a quiet vow, the kind of jewel that is read differently depending on the light and the mood. Set in a warm gold to echo its softer notes, or in platinum to sharpen its green breath, this alexandrite adapts like a companion who learns your favorite stories. It will sit close to your skin and catch the world in little flashes, a reminder that beauty can be both subtle and steadfast. Because it is natural and untreated, it will age with the same honesty with which it was born, its slight inclusions carrying the proof of its journey. At The Natural Gemstone Company we are honored to pair such stones with artisans who will translate their soul into a band, a pendant, a ring for an engagement, or a present for an anniversary. If you would like to learn how this 1.48 carat cushion alexandrite might become the emblem of your next chapter, we will guide you gently through settings, sketches, and the quiet decisions that make a piece your own.