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2.41 Ct. Alexandrite from Russia
This loose stone ships by Nov 19
Item ID: | K4837 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.38 Width: 8.06 Height: 5.19 |
Weight: | 2.41 Ct. |
Color: help | Greenish to Pinkish |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Heart |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Russia |
Per carat price: help | $13,950 |
This Russian origin alexandrite is a transparent, heart shape gem weighing 2.41 carats, with precise dimensions of 8.38 x 8.06 x 5.19 mm. The cutting style is faceted, executed in a mixed brilliant cut that balances a faceted crown with a pavilion optimized for light return. Color presentation ranges from greenish under fluorescent lighting to pinkish under incandescent lighting, demonstrating the classic alexandrite color change. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, color intensity is medium, polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement. The Natural Gemstone Company documents these attributes to assist bench jewellers and designers in planning an ideal setting.
As a heart shape, the stone lends itself to a wide range of bespoke settings where both silhouette and color change can be highlighted. In solitaire rings the point and lobes of the heart produce a distinctive focal presence, while a low profile prong setting will maximize face up brilliance and reveal the color change as lighting varies. A halo of melee diamonds will intensify perceived size and add contrast that complements the alexandrite transition, while a three stone or side stone arrangement can frame the heart and introduce complementary hues. For everyday wear, a bezel setting provides protective coverage for the delicate heart point without obscuring the overall shape, and a semi bezel or V style prong offers a compromise between security and light access.
The mixed brilliant faceting and excellent polish make this gem well suited for pendants and drop earrings, where rotation and varied lighting will showcase the color shift. Platinum and white gold settings emphasize cooler green tones, while yellow and rose gold can warm the pinkish reflection, allowing metal choice to be part of the design strategy. Slight inclusions evaluated at eye level are typical for natural alexandrite and can be accommodated within secure prong work or hidden strategically in the setting pavilion. The Natural Gemstone Company offers consultation on mounting proportions, metal selection, and complementary stone pairings to ensure the final piece is both secure and visually optimized, along with imagery and documentation to support the design process.
