Solitaire Alexandrite Ring 1.06 Ct., 14K White Gold

This ring centers a transparent 1.06 carat oval alexandrite, measured at 5.96 by 4.64 by 4.68 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant configuration to balance face up brilliance with optimal color response. The mixed brilliant strategy integrates a brilliant style crown with a faceted pavilion geometry designed to maintain return of light while concentrating the stone’s pleochroic and color change properties, producing a distinct yellowish green to brownish orange shift under varying light sources. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, with natural internal characteristics that confirm a non treated origin, the stone is untreated and shows intense color saturation and an excellent polish, the facet junctions are clean and the polish minimizes surface diffusion so that the alexandrite presents strong contrast and lively scintillation. As a chrysoberyl, the material exhibits a refractive index in the typical range for gem alexandrite and a hardness of approximately 8.5 on the Mohs scale, attributes that give the gem substantial wear resistance, the gem is set in a fully platinum 950 mounting which provides a high density, hypoallergenic alloy and a secure, low movement setting that complements the stone’s color and brilliance.

When compared to lab grown alternatives, natural Ceylon alexandrite such as this example displays diagnostic growth features and inclusion suites that experienced gemmologists use to separate natural origin from flux and hydrothermal synthetics, lab grown alexandrites often present more uniform internal clarity and growth zoning that results from controlled growth conditions, synthetic material can yield impressive color change and clarity but typically lacks the complex natural silk, fingerprint and crystal inclusions that contribute to the visual depth and individuality of natural stones. Lab grown pieces may offer cost advantages and occasionally stronger controlled color change in specific lighting, however the untreated origin, natural inclusion characteristics, provenance from Ceylon, and the intense saturation combined with the mixed brilliant cutting and excellent polish all make this natural alexandrite distinctive in terms of rarity and long term value. For customers seeking a technically refined, collectible gem mounted in durable platinum 950, The Natural Gemstone Company offers this alexandrite ring as a choice that emphasizes natural origin, uncompromised craftsmanship, and the subtle complexities that distinguish fine natural alexandrite from its laboratory counterparts.