1.65 Ct. Cabochon Alexandrite from India

Presenting an extraordinary collector grade alexandrite from India, offered exclusively by The Natural Gemstone Company, a gem that embodies rarity and refined taste. This translucent 1.65 carat oval cabochon, measuring 6.17 by 5.49 by 4.94 millimeters, reveals a theatrical color change from bluish green in fluorescent lighting to a purplish pink under incandescent light, a hallmark of true alexandrite that captivates with every shift in illumination. Expertly fashioned as a cabochon to emphasize its intense color and fluid transition, the stone displays a slightly included clarity grade visible at eye level, which lends a natural character and provenance without detracting from its overall beauty. With an excellent polish and no enhancements, this gem communicates authenticity and meticulous craftsmanship, an heirloom piece destined to become a signature of personal elegance.

Beyond its beguiling color play, this alexandrite offers resilience befitting fine everyday jewelry, ranking approximately 8.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness. To place that in perspective, it sits comfortably above quartz and topaz, and closely approaches the durability of corundum family stones such as sapphire and ruby which rate at 9, while only diamond exceeds it at 10. This means the gem resists scratches and wear far better than many colored stones, making it suitable for rings, pendants, and other pieces intended for frequent wear, provided reasonable care is taken. The cabochon profile further protects the stone by reducing exposure of facets to knocks and abrasions. For collectors who prize both beauty and longevity, this Indian alexandrite is a rare convergence of scintillating color change, superior polish, natural clarity, and enduring hardness, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company as an object of desire and a statement of discerning taste.