1.49 Ct. Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.49 carat oval alexandrite from Ceylon Sri Lanka measures 7.99 x 5.74 x 4.35 mm, displaying a refined mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, making it an ideal center stone for fine jewelry. Color change is evident, with a yellowish green appearance in daylight and a reddish green tone under incandescent light, a classic alexandrite phenomenon caused by chromium related absorption and complex light response, evaluated as medium color intensity. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, indicating minor internal features that do not detract from overall transparency or brilliance, and no enhancements have been applied, preserving natural origin and structural integrity. For the educated buyer, the combination of Ceylon provenance, natural color change, precise mixed brilliant faceting, and an unenhanced state increases provenance value and collector appeal, while the 1.49 carat weight and balanced proportions offer versatile placement in a ring, pendant, or custom setting.

When set in jewelry this stone adapts beautifully to a range of skin tones, the yellowish green facets harmonize with warm and olive complexions, creating a luminous, sunlit effect, while the greener aspects in daylight offer cool contrast against fair skin, imparting a fresh and elegant look. Under incandescent light the reddish green shift introduces warm, apple like highlights that sit attractively on medium and darker skin tones, adding depth and a subtle glow, and white metal settings such as platinum or white gold will enhance the green flash and overall brilliance, while yellow and rose gold will amplify the warmer yellowish and red components for a richer, vintage inspired appearance. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation, so the gem reads lively in moving light, and the slightly included clarity can add character and natural identity without compromising beauty. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize traceable origin and honest grading, this unenhanced Ceylon alexandrite is presented for discerning clients seeking a natural, color changing gem that performs elegantly across lighting conditions and skin tones.