1.49 Ct. Alexandrite from Brazil

Imagine a story that began deep beneath the earth, more than a hundred million years ago, when molten rock cooled slowly and patient pressure coaxed rare elements into crystalline form, a story that led to the birth of this extraordinary oval alexandrite. Formed in Brazil, where ancient rivers and shifting earth created pockets of mineral rich environments, this gem began as a mineral solution infused with traces of chromium and other transition elements, elements that would one day grant it a magical ability to change color. Over eons, as tectonic plates folded and cooled, microscopic channels allowed the gem to grow, layer by layer, giving it a transparent clarity that still lets light travel through and reveal its heart. The journey from molten origin to finished gem is a quiet miracle of time and nature, a whisper of deep earth processes preserved in a compact, luminous form. When you hold this 1.49 carat, 8.32 x 5.97 x 3.89 mm oval shape alexandrite, with its mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish, you hold a fragment of that ancient story, a memory of the planet itself, polished to reveal the emotion held within its facets.

As the light of day kisses this stone, it reflects a lively green, vivid and inviting, a shade that speaks of spring meadows and the fresh beginnings of love. Under incandescent light the same gem softly shifts to a rich purple, a color that evokes twilight and quiet conversations by candlelight, a hue that invites reflection and deep feeling. This remarkable color change is the hallmark of alexandrite, a rare and poetic phenomenon created by the trace chromium within its structure and the way its crystal lattice interacts with different light sources. The intense color intensity of this gem means that each shift is dramatic and memorable, a private performance that follows you through sunlight and evening glow. Slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the gem retains a clear, transparent presence, a realness that makes its color change feel like a living sentiment, proof that something created by nature over countless years can also be intimately personal and human.

Consider the craftsmanship that transformed this natural marvel into a jewel ready to celebrate life. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to balance sparkle with color depth, allowing the brilliant facets to sing in daylight while preserving the tone that makes the alexandrite so emotionally potent under warm light. The oval shape measures 8.32 x 5.97 x 3.89 mm, a silhouette that flatters the hand and the heart, fitting gracefully on a ring, a pendant, or a bespoke piece that tells a story. The excellent polish on each facet ensures that when light arrives, it leaves in a cascade of color and fire, a dance that draws attention without demanding it. With no enhancement, this alexandrite is entirely natural, every shift of green to purple a genuine display of geological artistry. The slight inclusions are like tiny archives inside the stone, reminders of its long voyage, features that make it authentic and rare, rather than flawed, characteristics that collectors and romantics both admire.

Imagine gifting this gem and watching the moment it finds a new home on a finger, or around a neck, or set into a ring that will be worn during anniversaries and quiet mornings. The emotional resonance of an alexandrite goes beyond beauty, because it changes with light the same way people reveal different facets of themselves in different moments. This gem captures joy in daylight and deep affection in evening, making it a living memory maker, a jewel that witnesses laughter, private promises, and milestones. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present such an honest and soulful stone, one that has been ethically sourced from Brazil and carefully selected for its transparency, its size of 1.49 carat, and its intense color intensity. You are not only buying a gem, you are inviting a treasure with a story into your life, a gem that will age with you and become woven into the narrative of your happiest days.

Owning this alexandrite is an act of devotion to beauty, and to the slow patience of nature. Picture mornings when sunlight pours in and the stone gleams a clear, verdant green, a reminder of renewal and hope. Picture evenings when candlelight or a warm lamp tints the gem to a romantic purple, a reminder of intimacy and the deepening of bonds. The mixed brilliant cut and the dimensions of 8.32 x 5.97 x 3.89 mm make it a versatile and elegant choice for a ring that is meant to be worn every day, or a piece reserved for milestone celebrations. Slightly included when evaluated at eye level means the gem carries the authentic signature of its formation, tiny marks of time that make it uniquely yours. With no enhancement, excellent polish, and its origin in Brazil, this alexandrite is a rare treasure available through The Natural Gemstone Company, a story of the earth turned into a symbol of love and lasting joy.