4.16 Ct. Cabochon Alexandrite from Madagascar

This translucent alexandrite offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a 4.16 carat oval cabochon, with exact dimensions of 7.85 x 7.48 x 7.25 mm, presenting a pleasing symmetry and a domed profile that enhances its color display. The specimen shows a classic alexandrite color change, shifting from yellowish green in daylight to reddish green under incandescent lighting, with a medium intense color saturation that is well balanced for a cabochon of this size. Clarity is graded as eye clean at standard viewing distances, which means that no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye and that the body color appears uniform and uninterrupted. The polish is excellent, producing crisp reflections on the dome and allowing the stone to present its color change with clarity and depth. There are no enhancements, which is an important attribute for collectors and connoisseurs, and the gem is from Madagascar, a source known for producing fine alexandrite material with attractive color change characteristics.

For the educated buyer, several technical points make this stone particularly appealing. Color change alexandrite is prized for rarity and for the distinct dual appearance that depends on illumination, and a medium intense, evenly distributed color across a four carat plus stone is uncommon. The cabochon cut is a deliberate choice for color change gems, as it concentrates the body color and reduces light leakage, which benefits eye clean material and produces a strong visual effect in both viewing conditions. Origin from Madagascar adds provenance value, as recent Malagasy finds have yielded stones with desirable color and stability. The absence of treatments or enhancements maintains resale and investment qualities, and the eye clean assessment simplifies valuation because clarity does not detract from color driven pricing. This piece is well suited to a bezel or closed setting that protects the dome while showcasing the color change, and care should be standard for alexandrite, avoiding hard knocks and ultrasonics if any doubt exists regarding inclusions. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provided details, and we welcome requests for additional photographs under specific lighting conditions or for formal documentation to accompany acquisition.