1.79 Ct. Cabochon Alexandrite from Madagascar

This alexandrite is a captivating example of nature at its most subtle and dramatic, a translucent 1.79 carat oval, with dimensions of 7.17 x 6.14 x 4.26 millimeters, cut as a cabochon to emphasize its extraordinary color change, bluish green in cool light, shifting to a reddish purple in incandescent or warmer light, with intense color intensity that reads immediately to the eye, and a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means this gem is essentially eye clean with only the smallest natural inclusions visible under careful scrutiny, an excellent polish that lends a luminous surface and smooth tactile quality, and no enhancements of any kind, a completely natural specimen from Madagascar, a source that has become renowned for producing alexandrite material with rich color change and fine crystal quality, offered to you directly by The Natural Gemstone Company, a seller committed to transparent description and ethical sourcing.

From a gemological perspective this alexandrite is valuable for several distinct reasons, the color change phenomenon itself places this species among the rarest of gems, alexandrite displays a true metameric effect caused by its complex chromium and iron trace element chemistry interacting with light, and the bluish green to reddish purple shift is highly sought after because it demonstrates a clean transition across cool and warm light sources, the cabochon cut is an intelligent choice for a stone with this character, cabochons preserve and intensify color and change without creating the faceting patterns that can disperse and mute subtle hues, moreover the piece is translucent rather than opaque, which allows internal glow and color diffusion that enhance the visual depth without compromising the clarity grade, the very very slightly included rating at eye level tells an educated buyer that the stone presents as essentially clean when worn or set, inclusions do not interfere with the optical experience, and in some cases internal features can even contribute to the gemmatic signature that confirms a natural origin, the excellent polish maximizes surface reflection and hand feel, and the lack of any enhancement means the color and clarity are wholly natural, a factor that carries greater long term value for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize untreated gemstones.

Beyond technical attributes this alexandrite makes sense to an informed buyer because of provenance and proportion, Madagascar has emerged as a premier source of fine alexandrite crystals since commercial discoveries there, and material from that island often exhibits strong color change with saturated tones that command attention in the market, the 1.79 carat weight with the given measurements sits in a sweet spot for both wearable jewelry and investment grade collecting, it is substantial enough to serve as the centerpiece of a ring or pendant while remaining comfortable and balanced for everyday wear, the oval cabochon shape offers classic elegance and symmetry compatible with a variety of settings, the measured depth of 4.26 millimeters provides a pleasing profile that supports color depth without creating excessive weight, for designers the translucency combined with intense color invites creative settings that play with light, for collectors the combination of natural origin, no enhancement, and an excellent polish creates provenance and resale desirability, and for buyers who prioritize lab verification we can assist in arranging independent gemological reports and detailed imaging to confirm the attributes described and to provide documentation for insurance and future valuation.

Imagine a story to match this alexandrite, the bluish green like the first quiet breath of dawn over cool water, the reddish purple like the hush of twilight when a city remembers its lights, a stone that changes with light like a relationship that reveals different facets in every season, translucent enough to hold memory and intense enough to declare presence, the very very slightly included clarity becomes part of that narrative, a reminder that true love is not flawless but rather honest and resilient, the cabochon curve invites touch and promises long familiarity, you can picture a proposal where the stone is set in a classic bezel, the wearer moving from outdoor daylight to dinner by candlelight, watching the gem transform, each change a vow renewed, each hue a mood acknowledged, when you choose this alexandrite from The Natural Gemstone Company you are acquiring not only a scientifically interesting and technically sound gemstone but also a talisman of changing light and enduring sentiment, I am available to provide additional high resolution images, independent testing options, and guidance on mounting choices to ensure the final piece both honors the gemological qualities of this alexandrite and tells the personal story you wish to carry forward.