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1.58 Ct. Alexandrite from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Jan 6
Item ID: | K20431 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.54 Width: 5.41 Height: 4.27 |
Weight: | 1.58 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green to Purplish Pink |
Color intensity: help | Medium Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $2,500 |
This extraordinary cushion shaped alexandrite from Tanzania carries with it a sense of history that reaches back to the storied origins of this chameleon gem, renowned since the 19th century for its dramatic color change and its association with royalty and refined taste. Weighing 1.58 carats, this transparent stone presents a rare and desirable balance of substance and elegance, its dimensions of 7.54 by 5.41 by 4.27 mm giving it a confident presence without sacrificing wearability. Cut in a mixed brilliant style and finished with an excellent polish, the gem shows a medium intense color that shifts from bluish green under fluorescent light to a delicate purplish pink in incandescent illumination. The clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a modest attribute that in no way detracts from the gem s sparkle or its classic appeal, and it is offered with no enhancement, a pure example of nature s craft, supplied by The Natural Gemstone Company.
The 1.58 carat weight is central to this alexandrite s character and its value, because alexandrite is prized not only for its color change but also for the scarcity that accompanies larger sizes. Every fraction of a carat in alexandrite can represent a significant step in rarity and price, and a well cut cushion of this weight commands attention from collectors and connoisseurs alike. In practical terms the weight yields a strong visual impact on the hand, creating an impressive focal point for a ring or pendant while preserving the timeless proportions expected of heirloom jewelry. Sourced from Tanzania, a locality known for producing some of the more compelling modern alexandrites, this gem embodies a legacy that will translate from generation to generation. For those who revere tradition, and who understand that weight, provenance, and the honesty of natural material together define true rarity, this 1.58 carat alexandrite offered by The Natural Gemstone Company represents an opportunity to acquire a piece that is both historically resonant and enduringly beautiful.
