0.56ct Oval Greenish Yellow to Greyish Purple Alexandrite from Sri Lanka, Unheated
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A yellow, eye-clean alexandrite of 0.56 carats in an oval cut — unheated, from Sri Lanka/Ceylon. Alexandrite is the colour-change chrysoberyl that shifts from green in daylight to red under lamplight.
Gem Details
- Gem Type: Alexandrite
- Number of stones: 1
- Weight: 0.56 cts
- Measurements: 4.76 × 4.50 × 3.23 mm
- Shape: Oval
- Cutting Style Crown: Brilliant Cut
- Cutting Style Pavilion: Brilliant Cut
- Transparency: Transparent
- Clarity: Very Slightly Included: Eye Clean - Very minor inclusions visible to the naked/unaided eye, inclusions easily visible under 10x magnification.
- Colour: Slightly Greenish Yellow changing to Greyish Purple
- Hue: Slightly Greenish Yellow changing to Greyish Purple
- Tone: 5 Medium
- Saturation: 3 Moderate
- Species: Chrysoberyl
- Variety: Alexandrite
- Treatment: None
- Origin: Sri Lanka
- SKU: AX0049
Unheated, documented with our in-house Skyjems Identification Report. Backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee, lifetime warranty, and free sizing and cleaning for life. Come and see it in person, or call David at 416-366-3335 — and if you've got a jeweller you love, we're glad to just sell you the stone.
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30-Day Private Inspection
Your piece arrives insured and fully authenticated. Live with it for 30 days. If it does not meet your exact expectations, we arrange a seamless full-value return — no questions, no restocking fees.
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Every shipment is fully insured at declared value, packed in tamper-evident security packaging, and tracked door-to-door. US clients receive duty-free delivery with all customs documentation handled by our team.
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Every piece is personally examined by David Saad — our third-generation coloured-gemstone specialist and honorary GIA Alumnus — before it leaves our care. Certified stones ship with their original laboratory documentation — GIA, AGL, Gübelin, or SSEF.
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Our relationship extends well beyond the transaction. We offer complimentary cleaning and inspection appointments, trade-up considerations on future acquisitions, and direct access to David for gemological questions — for the life of your piece.
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30-Day Private Inspection
Acquiring fine gemstones requires absolute confidence. We invite you to view your piece in your own home for 30 days. If it does not perfectly align with your vision, we will arrange a seamless, full-value return.
A Legacy of Trust
Our reputation is our most valuable asset. We invite you to read our independent Google Reviews to hear directly from the collectors, couples, and families who have commissioned their heirloom pieces from our bench.