2.04 Ct. Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This remarkable alexandrite is a rare and noble expression of nature, a transparent 2.04 carat cushion shape gem that shifts its gaze from a yellowish green to a warm brownish orange. Measuring 7.41 x 6.36 x 5.09 mm, it is cut in a mixed brilliant style that allows fire and depth to coexist with a strong color change, an attribute prized above all in fine alexandrites. Its clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to its excellent transparency, and its polish is excellent, giving each facet a mirror like finish that enhances both brilliance and the subtle pleochroic whispers that drive its color change. There has been no enhancement to alter its natural beauty, and its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka adds a layer of provenance that speaks to a lineage of exceptional gem material. Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this alexandrite is both a collectors treasure and an inspired center stone for a bespoke commission.

In hand and under light this gem becomes a private spectacle, a jewel that responds to mood and environment with an almost theatrical grace. In daylight it will often present the cooler yellowish green side of its personality, a vivid and verdant tone that reads as fresh and sophisticated, a color that feels at once modern and timeless. In incandescent or warmer light it leans toward a brownish orange, a richer and more seductive expression that evokes autumn silk and candlelit rooms. Because of its intense color saturation and the refined proportions of the cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut, the stone holds color beautifully without sacrificing scintillation, making it a gem that rewards close study and prolonged wear. For the discerning owner this alexandrite is more than a jewel, it is a signifier of taste, a measured and confident statement that elevates any collection, and an investment in a natural phenomenon that few other stones can match.

When imagining this alexandrite set into a custom piece, consider combinations that amplify its dual nature, and choose metals and accents that transform the color change into a narrative on the finger or the neck. For an object of classic refinement, place the alexandrite center in a platinum cathedral ring, surround it with a delicate halo of top quality white diamonds to sharpen the green notes by contrast, add tapered baguette shoulders for architectural balance, and allow each facet of the alexandrite to sing against the cool metal. For a warmer, more intimate effect, set the gem in 18 karat rose gold, flank it with small cognac diamonds that pick up the brownish orange shift, and introduce tiny pink sapphires as whispered accents for a romantic glow. To play up the green evening side introduce tiny tsavorite garnets or emerald cut green sapphires in channel settings along a band, these vivid greens will converse with the alexandrite under daylight and create an almost chameleon like harmony. For those who favor color drama, consider a mixed metal design, a yellow gold bezel to warm the orange moments, with a platinum halo to cool the green ones, and scatter small mandarins or padparadscha sapphires for hits of warm fire that echo the stone at sunset. For necklaces and brooches, a cluster design with alternating white diamonds and colored gems will make the alexandrite the undisputed focal point, while a three stone composition will narrate past present and future, a personal talisman as well as a statement of achievement.

Every custom commission from The Natural Gemstone Company begins with an understanding of the gem itself, and this alexandrite invites a thoughtful design that honors its provenance, its clarity, and its dramatic color change. We will guide you through metal choices, complementary stones, and setting styles that protect and display the gem with dignity, creating a piece that is an heirloom in intention and an immediate reward in presence. Owning this alexandrite is to possess a rare dialogue between light and matter, a luxurious and private performance, and an emblem of cultivated taste that will be admired by connoisseurs and loved by those who wear it.