1.56 Ct. Cabochon Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine holding a moment that changes with the light, a jewel that seems to breathe with the rhythm of the day, and a memory that will glow forever. This 1.56 carat alexandrite from The Natural Gemstone Company does exactly that. It is a treasure that sings of rare beauty, a gem born in the storied soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place that has produced some of the world most cherished gems. When you look at it in daylight you will feel a soft yellowish green warmth, like sunlight through early spring leaves. When the light softens and warms into incandescent glow the stone shifts to a gentle purplish brown, like the hush of twilight settling over a garden. That color change is intimate and surprising, and it creates a private moment every time you lift your hand or tilt the stone. To give this gem is to give a living memory, a small miracle that will kindle joy and a quiet kind of wonder in the person who receives it.

Let me share what makes this stone both a collector delight and a heart warming gift. The gem is a round shape cabochon, a style that accentuates its color change and lends a soft, luminous presence to the piece. It measures six point one eight by six point zero one by four point zero five millimeters, a comfortable size that sits gracefully in a ring, pendant, or bespoke setting. The surface polish is excellent, so the cabochon presents a smooth, mirror like sheen that carries light and color with refined clarity. The gem is translucent, which gives it depth and a kind of inner glow, and it has a clarity grade of slightly included evaluated at eye level, a characteristic that speaks of natural origin and personality rather than flaw. The color intensity is medium intense, meaning the hues are rich and satisfying without ever feeling overpowering. There has been no enhancement to alter its beauty, so what you receive is a natural alexandrite, authentic and unchanged, a direct gift from the earth to you.

Beyond the numbers and the technical notes there is a story in how this stone will live with you. The cabochon cut wraps the color inside a smooth dome, creating a beautiful secret between the gem and the light. Under natural daylight the stone glows in gentle yellowish green notes, a color that feels alive and optimistic. When the light shifts to incandescent the center warms into a soft purplish brown, an embrace of warmth and intimacy. Slight inclusions give the gem character, like the soft grain in a piece of wood that proves its origin and history, and those whispering marks will never steal its elegance. Instead they will become part of its narrative, reminders that this is a natural treasure. Imagine gifting this alexandrite to mark a milestone, a bond, an anniversary, or a new beginning. Picture a loved one seeing the gentle green that morning, then watching it turn to brown beneath evening lamps, feeling the small thrill of change and the deeper comfort of constancy at once. This gem invites that daily intimacy, and it transforms ordinary moments into keepsakes.

Choosing this alexandrite from The Natural Gemstone Company means choosing care, sincerity, and authenticity. We cherish the stories carried in every gem, we select pieces that speak to both the eye and the heart, and we support you as you find the perfect way to share this beauty. For daily wear balance is key, so we recommend a secure setting that protects the cabochon dome, and a gentle cleaning with warm water and a soft cloth to preserve the polish and the color. This gem will respond to light and life with grace, and its natural origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka ensures that you are wearing a piece of the earth crafted by centuries of geological artistry. If you seek an heirloom that will evoke joy each time it is seen, or a gift that will create an unforgettable private moment each time it shifts with the light, this alexandrite is ready to begin its story with you. Let us at The Natural Gemstone Company help you make that choice, and together we will find a way to transform this beautiful stone into a memory that will be treasured for a lifetime.