5.04 Ct. Alexandrite from Madagascar

This 5.04 carat cushion shape alexandrite presents a rare greenish to brownish color transition with dimensions of 8.70 by 8.40 by 7.64 millimeters, executed in a faceted, mixed brilliant cut that balances optical dispersion and color saturation. The cutter employed a classic mixed brilliant schema with a brilliant crown paired to a modified pavilion geometry, optimizing crown facet angles to maximize fire while using deeper pavilion facets to elongate internal light paths and intensify the alexandrite effect. Color intensity is classified as intense, with strong dichroic response that reads distinctly greenish in higher correlated daylight and warmer brownish tones under incandescent or tungsten lighting, a manifestation of chromium related absorption bands and pleochroic behavior. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, rendering the stone effectively eye clean to the unaided observer, while excellent polish and precise facet junctions ensure superior light return and scintillation across the cushion outline. This piece is unenhanced and in its natural state, originating from Madagascar, where local growth conditions impart characteristic trace element signatures that contribute to the unique hue and color change performance.

Inclusions in this specimen are not flaws to be disguised, they are diagnostic fingerprints that confirm natural origin and individual identity. Observed inclusions include minute pinpoint crystals and delicate oriented needle-like needles, together with faint platelets and subtle growth zoning, each feature mapped by our gemological team as part of provenance documentation. These internal features interact with facet geometry to create micro contrasts that subtly enrich the visual texture without compromising brilliance, and they serve as immutable identifiers that distinguish this alexandrite from synthetic or manmade counterparts. The combination of mixed brilliant faceting, deliberate pavilion depth, and the natural inclusion pattern produces a gem that exhibits lively color change, durable face up presence, and a documented internal structure. For collectors and connoisseurs seeking technical detail and verifiable natural origin, The Natural Gemstone Company provides detailed imagery, gemological observations, and sourcing information upon request, ensuring transparency and confidence in this exceptional Madagascar alexandrite.