This item is a part of the following collections:

Royal Araina Collection: Gemstones that you "fall in love" with

Named after his daughter, the "Royal Araina Collection" is a hand-picked selection of exceptional, noteworthy gemstones by Harshil Zaveri, the founder of StarRuby.in ®.

Why choose one gemstone rather than another?

That is where Harshil comes into his own, revealing that his sensibility extends far beyond simple expertise.

In addition to applying the gemological selection criteria, he seeks out stones that speak to him: those that evoke an idea, bring out an emotion, recall a memory, or tell a story.

Every gemstone in the "Royal Araina Collection" is a rare, timeless treasure highly sought-after by discerning collectors and gem connoisseurs.

Treasures of the Earth

"Treasures of the Earth" is a collection of noteworthy gemstones hand-picked by our team of gemstone experts. Every gemstone in this collection will captivate you with its intrinsic beauty and spectacular flair.

This extraordinary alexandrite indeed has us under her spell. Originating in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), this alexandrite is a rare variety of chrysoberyl with chameleon-like qualities. In fluorescent light, she shows a brownish-green, while in incandescent light (like that from a lamp or candle flame), she's reddish-purple. Much to our delight, she often lets you catch a glimpse of all of her colorful "personalities" as she sashays on the finger.

As certified by the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF), the colors are natural, with no gemological evidence of enhancements or treatments. The degree of color change is also prominent, while its clarity is "flawless."

To add to her magnificent qualities is a square cushion shape with excellent proportions. Her 4.08-carat weight is equally exceptional, quite a special find considering that most cut alexandrites weigh less than one carat.

What a treat for the gem collector or connoisseur, as well as the jewelry enthusiast who appreciates the mesmerizing color and singular rarity of this superb gem.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Loupe-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
The stone is completely free from eye-visible inclusions, and no inclusions are seen under 10x magnification

Clarity Award:
Flawless

Clarity Award Description:
The stone is completely free from inclusions, and no inclusions are seen even under microscopic examination (30x magnification)

Gemologist's Comments on Clarity:
Such a high level of transparency and exceptional clarity (flawless) is rarely seen in natural & unheated/untreated alexandrites, particularly in stones over 2 carats in weight.

Color-Change Effect:
Prominent Color-Change Effect

Exceptional Quality:
The overall quality of this gemstone is classified as "exceptional". Its unique combination of extraordinary color, remarkable clarity, and superior appearance make it almost impossible to replace.

Vibrant Brilliancy:
This gemstone exhibits a brilliancy that is classified as "vibrant." Vibrant brilliancy results from a combination of factors such as skillful cutting, excellent clarity, even color distribution, and a very low degree of extinction.

Superior Cutting:
The cut grade of this gemstone is classified as "superior". It has been masterfully cut by our highly skilled gem cutters (lapidaries) to bring out its best qualities and diminish any perceived imperfections. This gemstone is symmetrical, well-proportioned, and has an excellent surface polish. Therefore, it displays the maximum dispersion, scintillation, and fire.

Large Size:
The size of this gemstone is large compared to the commonly available sizes in this species/variety, making it rare and highly sought-after.

This item is accompanied by the following gemological report. We will ship the original report along with the item.

Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF report # 142108

• The accompanying SSEF report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Alexandrite" of "Ceylon (Sri Lanka)" origin with "No indications of treatment". The color is described by SSEF as "brownish green" in daylight, changing to "purple" in incandescent light.