Certified Strong Change Alexandrite 21.23cts

Dark blue green in daylight and purple- red under incandescent light, the color change is strong and attractive. Although the clarity is not that good, alexandrites this large are extremely rare. An antique setting might be the best way to set this stone. The cutting and proportions are quite good.

Certified Strong Change Alexandrite 21.23cts
Natural Alexandrite Cushion 21.23 cts Natural Alexandrite Cushion 21.23 cts

Grade Score 7 / 10

Color
Very good (4/5)
Cut
Fair (2/5)
Carat
Very large (5/5)
Clarity
Fair (2/5)
Rarity
Extremely rare (5/5)

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Detail identification and grading report
Identification
Type: Natural
Species: Chrysoberyl
Variety: Alexandrite
Origin: Tunduru, Ruvuma, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania
Hardness: 8.5
Density: 3.75
RI-1: 1.741
RI-2: 1.76
Enhancements
Variety of work: Faceted
Designation: A (Not currently known to be enhanced)
Color
Color light source: Cool daylight
Color description: GB/BG*6/2 (medium dark green blue or blue green)
Phenomena: Change of color (Alexandrite effect) Pleochroism Strong
Color phenomena: RP/PR 5/3 (medium red-purple [pink])
Clarity
Clarity type: Severely included (Type I)
Transparency: Transparent
Cut
Shape: Cushion
Cut style: Step
Symmetry: Fair
Brilliance: Poor
Polish: Good
Size
Width: 11.90 mm
Length: 16.02 mm
Depth: 11.33 mm
Weight: 21.23 cts