1.53 Ct. Alexandrite from Madagascar

This transparent 1.53 carat cushion shaped alexandrite from Madagascar stands apart from the common alternatives on the market, offering an exceptional combination of size, natural color change, and clarity. Many alexandrites available today are smaller, treated, or synthetically grown, which diminishes their long term value and emotional resonance, but this gem is unheated and shows no enhancement, preserving its full natural rarity and investment appeal. Measuring 6.55 by 5.83 by 4.67 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, it maximizes light return and shows the classic alexandrite phenomenon with a striking transition from yellowish green to reddish green, an intensity of color that outshines typical commercial material. Clarity is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a level of purity that in practice gives the stone crystal clear presence without the premium cost of flawless examples, so you receive superior aesthetic performance and superior value compared with lower grade or heavily included stones.

As a salesperson at The Natural Gemstone Company I often describe this alexandrite with a romantic narrative that helps customers feel its unique personality. Imagine finding this stone at twilight, its daytime yellowish green like the first tender glance of someone who has loved quietly, and then watching it deepen to a warm reddish green as candlelight and evening conversation reveal a shy, sudden blush. The very slightly included clarity, evaluated at eye level, becomes part of that story, like a delicate freckle or a secret line that confirms the gem is authentically formed, not artificially perfected, and that its beauty is lived in and true. Compared with mass market sapphires or treated emeralds, this alexandrite carries a rare, changing intimacy that evokes emotion as much as it commands respect, and because it is natural, from Madagascar, and expertly cut and polished, it offers collectors and romantic buyers a superior combination of optical performance, rarity, and narrative value. Choose this gem from The Natural Gemstone Company if you want a tangible heirloom that tells a love story every time the light shifts.