2.01 Ct. Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This alexandrite began its story deep within the alluvial terraces of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where ancient rivers ferried mineral rich gravels and concealed miracles of color beneath layers of time. Our small team of trusted miners works with local families who have shaped the land for generations, feeling with their hands the subtle differences in weight and warmth that signal something special. When this rough crystal was found it did not immediately reveal the complexity it would become, it whispered its potential in a muted green that hinted at something more. Over months the stone traveled from the mine to a workshop where skilled cutters and polishers who understand the living language of gemstones examined each angle and inclusion, deciding how to best coax light into its heart. That journey from Ceylon soil to the bright lamp of the lapidary is visible in every facet, a passage from earth to elegance that you hold when you choose this gem from The Natural Gemstone Company.

The finished gem is a transparent 2.01 carat oval, measuring 8.07 x 6.20 x 4.78 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance a scintillating crown with a strong pavilion that returns color and life, the cut enhancing the stone body and its subtle shift from green to brown. Its clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a grade that preserves natural character without distracting from brilliance. Color intensity is recorded as medium intense, which means the stone reads boldly without overpowering, it balances depth and versatility. The polish is excellent, every facet meeting with crispness and reflective clarity, and the stone carries no enhancement, a pure testament to natural formation and careful cutting. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to create an inner fire that changes with light, to bring forward flashes that are at once controlled and surprising. In daylight or fluorescent light the green tones sing with vitality, under warmer incandescent light the stone leans toward brown and golden olive notes, an intimate performance that connects to mood and moment.

As a symbol this rich bold color stands for personal power and distinctiveness, the green speaking of renewal and resilience, the brown grounding that energy into a quiet authority. Wearing this alexandrite is an act of intention, a private emblem of someone who prefers presence over noise, who values craftsmanship and story. We suggest considering a warm gold setting to deepen the brown notes for evening wear, or a subtle white metal bezel to maximize the green when you want brightness during the day. For a complementary pairing, a White Opal will introduce a soft spectral play that contrasts beautifully with the alexandrite shift, the opal offering iridescent flashes that echo the alexandrite color change while keeping the composition light and elegant. At The Natural Gemstone Company we are committed to guiding you through setting and care, helping you imagine how this stone moves across light and how it will become a part of your daily expression. If you would like detailed photos, custom setting suggestions, or assistance with secure worldwide shipping and certification, we welcome your inquiry and are honored to place this living fragment of Ceylon into your hands.