Some gemstones tell their story through color – this alexandrite tells two. Weighing 1.06 carats and shaped in a classic oval Ceylon cut, it embodies everything alexandrite has been treasured for across centuries: a genuine, pronounced color change that surprises anew with every shift in light.
In daylight, the stone reveals a fresh, vivid green – lively, clear, and naturally elegant. Move into artificial or incandescent light, and the transformation begins: the green gives way to a warm reddish brown, lending the stone an entirely different, almost mysterious character. This shift is no optical illusion – it is the result of alexandrite's unique chemical composition and one of the most remarkable phenomena found anywhere in the gemstone world.
The Ceylon cut is a traditional cutting technique particularly favored for color-rich stones. Its raised pavilion preserves the depth of color and brings out the color change in a warm, rounded way – less flashy than a modern brilliant cut, but all the more characterful for it. At 6.80 x 5.20 x 3.40 mm, the stone offers a refined, wearable size that sits beautifully in both a ring and a pendant setting.
The very minor inclusions are entirely typical of natural alexandrite and part of its identity as a stone formed by nature. The GLA (Gemmologisches Labor Austria) has examined and certified this alexandrite – a reliable foundation for a confident purchase.
A stone with two faces, a traditional cut, and a timeless presence – for those who value authenticity and character above all else.
