Pave Alexandrite Ring 0.86 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This ring centers around a transparent 0.86 carat cushion shape alexandrite, measuring 5.78 x 4.83 x 3.61 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance fire and color saturation. The mixed brilliant faceting combines a brilliant cut crown with a modified pavilion, producing scintillation while preserving the stone's color change characteristics. This specimen exhibits a genuine alexandrite shift from bluish green to reddish purple, with intense color saturation that reads strongly in both lighting environments. The clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with internal features that do not disrupt overall transparency or light return. The polish is excellent, and the stone is natural and untreated, with origin documented as Russia, a provenance known for producing classic alexandrite material with pronounced color change and tight crystal structure.

Optical behavior is central to the gemological appeal of this alexandrite, and the mixed brilliant architecture is chosen to optimize that behavior. The relatively deep girdle to pavilion proportions suggested by the 3.61 millimeter depth give the stone enough pavilion volume to support strong spectral separation, while the cushion outline softens the appearance for a more wearable profile. The facet junctions are executed to maintain crisp light return without obliterating the hue shift, so flashes of green blue appear as the stone moves through daylight, and warmer purplish red tones emerge under incandescent or candlelight. Slight inclusions are present, consistent with a slightly included grade, and are positioned and faceted out in such a way that they do not interfere with the alexandrite effect, nor with the overall brilliance when examined at typical viewing distances.

Complementing the center stone, natural white round diamonds are set at the shoulders of the ring to provide measured contrast and additional scintillation, weighing approximately 0.045 carats in total. These rounds are specified at color grade F and clarity grading Very Slightly Included, with grades of VS1 and VS2 represented, ensuring strong white appearance and clean light return under loupe inspection. The round brilliant geometry of these melee diamonds is a purposeful choice, because the round brilliant maximizes dispersion and sparkle, creating high contrast flashes that frame the alexandrite without competing with its intrinsic color change. The diamonds are precisely matched for color and clarity to sit visually neutral against the warm yellow gold, which allows the alexandrite color to remain the primary visual focus.

The mounting is executed entirely in 18K yellow gold, selected for its warm hue and durable properties, and finished to a high polish for a refined surface appearance. The warm gold temperature enhances the green phase of the alexandrite while enriching the perception of the red phase, offering a dynamic interplay between metal and gem. Metalwork demonstrates careful attention to proportionality, with a supportive gallery and secure claw setting that permit light to enter the pavilion and circulate, while providing long term stability for daily wear. The shank profile is crafted for comfort, maintaining a refined silhouette on the finger, and all gem seats are hand finished to ensure optimal seat, angle, and alignment of the stones. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document the Russian origin of the alexandrite and the untreated status of the stone, supporting collectors and connoisseurs with provenance and gemological transparency.

This ring is designed to reflect a wearer who values technical excellence, rarity, and subtle drama in jewelry, a piece for someone with an appreciation for precision faceting and natural color phenomena. The combination of an intense color change alexandrite, carefully selected accent diamonds, and an 18K yellow gold mount signals refined taste and a preference for authentic, untreated gemstones. For the informed buyer this ring functions as both a wearable study in color optics and a discreet statement of individuality, suitable as an engagement ring for a connoisseur or as a signature piece for an established collection. Routine care recommendations include avoiding prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals, periodic inspection of prongs and settings, and professional cleaning to preserve polish, brilliance, and the long term integrity of this finely executed jewel.