Product Name | Legendary Collector’s Grade | 2.00ct Alexandrite Cat’s Eye
Product Introduction
In the colorful world of gemstones, Alexandrite Cat’s Eye is a truly legendary rarity. A member of the exceptionally scarce chrysoberyl family, it combines both the color-change effect and the cat’s-eye effect, earning the poetic description: “emerald by day, ruby by night.”
This remarkable 2.00-carat Alexandrite Cat’s Eye displays an attractive yellow-green hue in daylight, transforming into a mysterious reddish-purple tone under warm incandescent light. Even more exceptional is its sharp, well-defined cat’s-eye band, creating a dramatic and captivating optical effect.
Alexandrite is among the world’s most highly prized collector gemstones, and stones exceeding 1 carat that also display a strong cat’s-eye effect are particularly uncommon. Accompanied by a GUILD international gemological laboratory certificate, this gemstone combines rarity, distinctive optical phenomena, and significant collector appeal.
More than simply a gemstone, it is an extraordinary example of nature’s ability to create complex optical beauty over geological time. As with all collectible gemstones, however, future resale or investment value may fluctuate and is not guaranteed.
Gemstone Features
Color: Displays a pronounced color-change effect, appearing vivid yellow-green in daylight and shifting toward rich reddish-purple under warmer lighting.
Optical Effect: Features a high-quality cat’s-eye effect (chatoyancy) with a fine, straight, mobile light band positioned prominently across the stone.
Clarity: Displays good transparency and a visually clean appearance, allowing light to interact strongly with the crystal and produce attractive luster.
Size: At 2.00 carats, the gemstone has substantial presence, particularly for an Alexandrite Cat’s Eye combining two notable optical phenomena.
Energy Benefits / Symbolic Meaning
Fortune & Prosperity: In traditional gemstone beliefs, Alexandrite’s green and red color transformation is symbolically associated with abundance, opportunity, and prosperity.
Wisdom & Intuition: Alexandrite is traditionally linked with insight, intuition, adaptability, and clear decision-making.
Balance & Protection: Its changing colors are often interpreted symbolically as representing balance, transformation, and resilience.
Confidence & Personal Magnetism: The striking cat’s-eye effect is traditionally associated with individuality, confidence, focus, and personal presence.
Suitable For
· Entrepreneurs & Business Owners: Suitable for decision-makers who appreciate gemstones symbolically associated with adaptability, confidence, insight, and opportunity.
· Experienced Gemstone Collectors: Ideal for collectors seeking an exceptionally uncommon gemstone that combines both color-change and cat’s-eye phenomena.
· Finance & Investment Professionals: Suitable for those who value symbolism associated with focus, judgment, adaptability, and confidence in competitive environments.
· Collectors of Rare Natural Phenomena: Perfect for those who appreciate unusual optical effects, natural rarity, distinctive aesthetics, and high-level gemstone craftsmanship.
Product Specifications
Main Stone: Alexandrite Cat’s Eye / Chrysoberyl
Weight: 2.00 ct
Color Change: Yellow-Green in Daylight / Reddish-Purple under Warm Light
Optical Phenomenon: Strong Cat’s-Eye Effect / Chatoyancy
International Certification: GUILD International Gemological Laboratory Certificate
Market Reference Price: Approx. US$33,586
Special Fan Price: Approx. US$9,552
Notes
Natural gemstones may display individual differences in color, internal characteristics, growth features, and inclusions. These are normal characteristics of natural formation and contribute to the individuality of each gemstone.
Descriptions involving prosperity, intuition, protection, confidence, or other “energy” effects reflect traditional gemstone beliefs and symbolism rather than scientifically established effects. Future market or resale value may vary and cannot be guaranteed.