3.05 Ct. Alexandrite from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A rare and arresting jewel from the heart of Ceylon, this transparent alexandrite announces itself with a presence that is at once private and profound, an exquisite object of desire reserved for the most discerning collector. We present a 3.05 carat oval shape alexandrite, with refined proportions at 9.27 x 8.02 x 5.44 mm, cut to a mixed brilliant profile that balances scintillation with colour, clarity with fire. Its primary identity is a yellowish green hue that, like a secret revealed by candlelight, shifts to a warm reddish brown in incandescent glow. The effect is not a trick of light, it is the hallmark of alexandrite at its finest, an optical performance that transforms the simplest glance into a lasting memory. The stone is natural, with no enhancement, its intense colour preserved intact, and its polish executed to an excellent standard. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this gem as a singular testimony to connoisseurship, a piece that promises to define and elevate the jewellery it joins.

Under scrutiny the gem rewards the eye with a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a level of transparency that allows its internal fire to sing without obstruction. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen with intention, to maximise return of light and to present a lively, scintillating face that complements the alexandrite character. Compared with more commonly encountered gemstones the brilliance of this alexandrite possesses a layered and rare quality. A diamond may captivate with pure white brilliance and crisp fire, a sapphire may tempt with deep, saturated blues, an emerald may seduce with verdant depth, but none of these familiar treasures offer the dramatic chameleon quality of alexandrite. Where diamonds scatter light into spectral flashes, and sapphires convey colour with steadfastness, this alexandrite balances scintillation with chromatic metamorphosis, a dual performance that confers both optical vitality and emotional resonance. The brilliance you perceive is therefore both luminous and transformative, light modulated through colour rather than only refracted into white brilliance.

The provenance from Ceylon adds a further layer of desirability, Sri Lanka having produced many of the world most sought after and characterful gemstones across centuries. Ceylon alexandrite is prized for its clarity and for the intensity of its color change, qualities that this particular stone exemplifies in abundance. In daylight, or under modern natural light, the yellowish green is fresh and lively, an elegant whisper of spring. In candlelight, or under warmer incandescent illumination, the tone deepens into a rich reddish brown, a colour that reads as warm and intimate, the kind of tone that flatters skin and invites close conversation. This natural, unenhanced transition is a rare natural phenomenon, rooted in the crystal chemistry of chrysoberyl, and it is precisely this rarity that elevates an alexandrite from a beautiful gem to an heirloom. The dimensions of 9.27 x 8.02 x 5.44 mm give it a presence that is wearable yet substantial, a comfortable scale for rings, pendants, or bespoke pieces that demand attention without ostentation.

To possess this alexandrite is to claim a notable achievement in taste, a statement that one collects not only for beauty but for provenance and rarity. The Natural Gemstone Company curates gems for clients who understand that true luxury is as much about story as about sparkle, and this Ceylon alexandrite offers both. Its very, very slightly included clarity speaks to natural origin and authenticity, its excellent polish and exacting mixed brilliant cut speak to refined craftsmanship, and its unenhanced state speaks to integrity. This stone translates equally well into a signature ring for the hand that commands a room, or into a subtle pendant that reveals its secret in quiet evenings. We invite you to consider this piece as an addition to a personal collection, a commissioned jewel, or an investment in singular beauty. For private viewings, bespoke mounting advice, and certification detail, The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to assist, guiding you toward a purchase that is as assured as it is aspirational.