Alexandrite Pendants Perth, Australia

Alexandrite Pendants Perth, Australia

A stone that holds two colours in one. Natural. Certified. Entirely individual.

Alexandrite is one of the rarest colour-change gemstones in the world, a variety of chrysoberyl that shifts between greenish and purplish-pink tones depending on the light source, not because of treatment or optical illusion, but because of chromium in its crystal structure responding to different wavelengths of light. A pendant is one of the most effective settings for alexandrite: worn close to the face, seen in motion, and experienced across the full range of lighting conditions throughout the day.

At Gems and Gold, our alexandrite pendant collection is one of the most considered in Australia - individual pieces spanning solitaire designs, diamond-accented pendants, halo settings, Toi et Moi configurations, and combinations with other natural gemstones including South Sea pearl. Our alexandrite is sourced primarily from Sri Lanka, though as a marketplace for individual natural stones, origin occasionally varies. Every stone is accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate as well as assessment by our in-house gemmologist. Designs are available in 18-carat yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum. Custom commissions are available for those who want a specific stone or design developed to brief. Our Perth studio is open for in-person viewing by appointment, and all pieces are available online with insured delivery across Australia.

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Natural Alexandrite Pendant Collection

Our alexandrite pendant collection currently holds thirteen individual pieces, a genuinely substantial range for a stone this rare. The collection spans solitaire pendants in yellow and white gold, halo designs with diamond surrounds, diamond-accent drops, Toi et Moi pairings in platinum and gold, a circular open-work design, an oval cut in yellow gold, and a South Sea pearl and alexandrite combination that pairs the colour change of alexandrite with the organic luminosity of pearl. Each piece reflects an individual stone selected for its colour change and character.

Our alexandrite is sourced primarily from Sri Lanka - the most significant contemporary source of fine natural alexandrite and the origin that produces the widest range of colour change quality in today's market. As a marketplace for individual natural stones, origin occasionally varies, and each stone's source is documented and disclosed in the product listing if known. Most stones in our collection carries an independent laboratory certificate confirming natural origin and colour change status, and is also assessed in person by our in-house gemmologist before being set.

Designs are available in 18-carat yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, and in platinum. Individual product listings include full stone details, documentation references, and specifications. The full collection is available to view online and in person at our King Street studio in Perth by appointment.

Alexandrite Pendant Designs

A solitaire alexandrite pendant places the stone alone, one stone, one setting, the colour change as the entire statement. This is the most direct way to wear alexandrite and the design that best allows the stone's shift to be seen in its full range. A well-cut natural alexandrite in a clean bezel or claw setting on a fine gold chain is a piece that works across every context from daily wear to formal occasions, and one that rewards attention each time the light changes around it.

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An alexandrite halo pendant surrounds the central stone with a frame of small diamonds, creating a crown of white brilliance that amplifies the apparent size of the alexandrite and provides contrast that makes both colour presentations - the daylight green and the incandescent purplish-pink - appear more vivid and defined. The halo also physically protects the girdle of the central stone, which makes this setting particularly practical for a pendant worn daily.

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Alexandrite and diamond is one of the most effective pairings in coloured stone jewellery. The colourless brilliance of diamonds does not compete with alexandrite's colour change - it frames and amplifies it. Diamond accent pendants, where small diamonds are set alongside or beneath the alexandrite rather than in a full halo, create a lighter, more contemporary composition that suits both everyday wear and more considered occasions.

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Toi et Moi - French for 'you and me' - is a design that pairs two stones in a single setting, each distinct, each contributing something the other does not. For alexandrite, the Toi et Moi pendant typically pairs a natural alexandrite with a diamond or a contrasting coloured stone. The design has a long precedent in fine jewellery and carries romantic associations that make it a particularly considered choice for an anniversary or significant personal gift. The visual effect of alexandrite alongside a fixed-colour stone is also striking: the contrast between a stone that changes and one that does not creates an interplay that repays looking.

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Choosing the Right Alexandrite Pendant

The most important decision in selecting an alexandrite pendant is the stone itself the quality of its colour change, the character of its colour in both lighting conditions, and its clarity. The setting, the metal, and the design all follow from the stone.

Colour change is the defining quality of alexandrite and the primary factor in its value. A clear, visible shift from a greenish tone in daylight to a distinctly different purplish-pink or warm tone under incandescent light is what the stone is selected for. The range of what is available in the natural market runs from teal and grey-green in daylight shifting to mauve and purplish-pink under warm light, through to stronger shifts in more saturated tones. The classic emerald-green-to-deep-red shift is an exceptional extreme at the finest end of the market rather than a standard expectation - understanding this range before viewing stones will help you assess what you are looking at rather than measuring every stone against an idealised description.

Clarity in alexandrite follows the same principle as in other natural coloured gemstones: eye-clean stones where inclusions are not visible at normal viewing distance are preferred and priced accordingly, but minor inclusions distributed away from the face-up centre of the stone are accepted and appropriate for a pendant. In a pendant, the stone is seen at a slight distance and in motion, which means minor internal characteristics are less significant than they would be in a ring viewed close-up.

Cut affects how the colour change reads face-up. Oval, cushion, and pear cuts are the most common for alexandrite, each displaying the shift differently across the face of the stone. We are happy to show you how different cuts compare on the specific stones currently available.

Choosing the Right Metal

Metal choice changes how alexandrite's two colour presentations read in the finished pendant, and it is worth considering both lighting conditions when deciding.

Yellow gold warms both of alexandrite's colours it enhances the warmth of the purplish-pink incandescent presentation and gives the daylight green a richer, more saturated context. Yellow gold alexandrite pendants have a depth of character that reflects the stone's own warmth and are the most historically consistent pairing for the gem.

White gold and platinum provide a cooler, more neutral frame that maximises the contrast between the stone's two colour presentations and allows the daylight green to read as cooler and more vivid. For stones with a stronger bluish-green daylight colour, white metal can be particularly effective. Platinum is the more durable long-term choice and does not require replating.

Rose gold sits between the two, warmer than white metal, softer than yellow gold. It suits alexandrite stones that lean toward a warmer, pinker incandescent presentation and creates a contemporary aesthetic that pairs well with lighter, more delicate pendant designs.

Why Natural Alexandrite Is So Rare

Alexandrite is a variety of chrysoberyl coloured by chromium, the same element responsible for the red of ruby and the green of emerald. In alexandrite, chromium creates an absorption spectrum that sits precisely between the red and green wavelengths of visible light, causing the stone to appear green under light rich in green wavelengths (daylight) and red or purplish under light rich in red wavelengths (incandescent). This colour change, the alexandrite effect, is not shared by any other major gemstone, and it is the reason the species has been prized by collectors and gemmologists since its discovery in Russia in the 1830s.

The geological conditions required for alexandrite formation are uncommon: chromium and aluminium must be present together in the right concentrations, without iron, which would suppress the colour change. The original Russian alexandrite from the Ural Mountains, discovered in the 1830s and depleted by the end of the 19th century, produced the most vivid colour change ever recorded in the species. Today, the most significant sources are Sri Lanka, Brazil, and East Africa, each producing material with a distinct colour profile. Sri Lanka, which is our primary source, produces alexandrite with excellent transparency and a clear, well-defined colour change across a range of sizes. Fine natural alexandrite above one carat with strong colour change is among the most valuable coloured gemstones per carat in the world.

An alexandrite pendant is not simply a piece of jewellery. It is a natural object of genuine scarcity, whose colour has been forming in the earth for millions of years and whose particular character the specific green of this stone in this light, the specific purplish-pink of the same stone under a lamp will never be exactly replicated.

Alexandrite Pendants for Meaningful Occasions

Alexandrite is the alternative birthstone for June, alongside pearl and moonstone - and the most distinctive of the three. A natural alexandrite pendant necklace for a June birthday is a gift that carries both personal significance and genuine gemmological rarity. As a June birthstone pendant, alexandrite stands apart from the other June alternatives: pearl requires delicate care and lacks the durability for daily wear, moonstone is relatively soft, while alexandrite at 8.5 on the Mohs scale is genuinely wearable and will look different every time the wearer moves from daylight to an interior, noticed repeatedly rather than once.

The stone's dual nature also makes it a considered choice for occasions that carry the idea of transition or new beginnings: anniversaries that mark a significant number of years, milestones where something has changed, or simply a gift for someone whose complexity of character the stone reflects. An alexandrite pendant in a Toi et Moi design is a particularly resonant choice for an anniversary two stones in one setting, different from each other, together creating something neither achieves alone.

Custom Alexandrite Pendants

Our stocked alexandrite pendant collection of thirteen designs represents one of the largest held selections of alexandrite pendants Australia has available, with full certification. For those who want something beyond what is currently in stock a specific stone quality, a particular design, a Toi et Moi combination with a stone of your choosing, or a larger carat weight - custom alexandrite pendant commissions are available.

A custom commission begins with a conversation about the stone and the design. We present natural alexandrite options from our inventory that match the brief. Once a stone is selected, the setting is developed in direct consultation, with renders provided before any work proceeds. Custom alexandrite pendant commissions typically take four to six weeks from design approval to completion.

Appointments for custom consultations are available at our Perth studio or by arrangement online.

Why Buy Alexandrite Pendants from Gems and Gold

Natural Sri Lankan alexandrite, individually selected

Every alexandrite pendant in our collection is set with a natural Sri Lankan stone, assessed individually by our in-house gemmologist for colour change quality, clarity, and character. We do not carry laboratory-grown alexandrite in our pendant collection.

Independent laboratory certification and in-house assessment

Most alexandrite pendants in our collection are accompanied by an independent laboratory certificate confirming the stone's natural origin and colour change status. Each stone is also assessed in person by our in-house gemmologist before it is set. The combination of independent certification and gemmologist assessment is our standard across the collection, not an optional addition for higher-value pieces.

Honest representation of colour change and origin

We describe each stone's colour change accurately rather than against an idealised standard. The range of colour shift in our collection from various greens and teal tones to purplish-pink and warm raspberry is explained on each individual listing. Origin is also disclosed on every stone when known: primarily Sri Lankan, with occasional material from other sources where quality warrants it, each documented by an independent laboratory certificate.

Custom design available

For those seeking a specific stone or design not currently in stock, custom alexandrite pendant commissions are a genuine part of our service. We guide the process from stone selection through to the finished design.

Perth studio and Australia-wide delivery

In-person appointments are available at our King Street studio. All alexandrite pendants ship with insured delivery to all states and territories across Australia.

Visit or Contact Us

  • Phone: 1300 551 562
  • Visit: Shop 3, 82 King Street, Perth WA 6000
  • Hours: Monday to Friday | 10 am–4 pm,
    Saturday and Sunday | Closed

We proudly serve Perth and Western Australia, with fully insured shipping available Australia-wide.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alexandrite Pendants

Alexandrite is one of the few gemstones that displays a genuine shift in colour between different light sources - greenish to teal tones in daylight, shifting to purplish-pink or warm raspberry under incandescent light. This is not an optical illusion or a surface effect; it is a physical property of chromium in the stone's crystal structure responding to different wavelengths of light. No other major gemstone replicates this effect in the same way.

Yes. Every alexandrite pendant in our collection contains a natural, earth-mined stone. We do not use laboratory-grown alexandrite, and every stone is accompanied by documentation confirming its natural origin. Laboratory-grown alexandrite is always disclosed as such; if a seller cannot or will not confirm natural origin, that is a reason for caution.

In natural Sri Lankan alexandrite - the material we work with - the daylight colour typically ranges from various greens: teal, grey-green, blue-green, and cooler olive tones. Under incandescent light the same stone shifts to purplish-pink, mauve, or warm raspberry. The classic emerald-green-to-deep-red shift is the finest extreme of the range and is priced accordingly. A clear, distinct shift from a greenish tone to a purplish-pink is a genuine and valuable alexandrite colour change - not a lesser version of the ideal.

Yes. At 8.5 on the Mohs scale, alexandrite is harder than most coloured gemstones and suitable for daily wear in a pendant setting. A pendant is subject to less impact and abrasion than a ring, which makes alexandrite's hardness more than sufficient for regular use. Standard care applies: clean with warm water and a soft brush, avoid ultrasonic cleaners, and store separately from harder stones.

Each metal creates a different relationship with the stone's two colour presentations. Yellow gold warms both the daylight green and the incandescent purplish-pink, giving the stone a richer, more saturated character. White gold and platinum provide a neutral frame that maximises contrast between the two colours and suits stones with a cooler, more bluish-green daylight tone. Rose gold creates a softer, more contemporary pairing and suits stones whose incandescent presentation leans toward warmer pink tones. The right choice depends on the specific stone and the aesthetic of the wearer - seeing the stone in both metals in person is the most reliable way to decide.

Yes. Every alexandrite pendant in our collection carries an independent laboratory certificate confirming the stone is a genuine natural alexandrite with documented colour change. Each stone is also assessed in person by our in-house gemmologist before it is set. Both forms of documentation are provided at the point of purchase.

Yes. Custom alexandrite pendant commissions are available for those who want a specific stone quality, cut, or design not currently in our stocked collection. We present natural alexandrite options that match the brief, and develop the setting in direct consultation. Custom commissions typically take four to six weeks from design approval. Contact us or visit our Perth studio to begin the conversation.

Alexandrite pendants make a particularly considered gift precisely because the stone is not widely known - the recipient is unlikely to already own one, and the colour change means the piece reveals something new every time the light changes. As the alternative June birthstone, an alexandrite pendant necklace is a meaningful gift for someone born in that month. For anniversaries, a Toi et Moi alexandrite design carries a symbolism well suited to the occasion.

Yes. We ship alexandrite pendants across Australia with full insurance to all states and territories. For those who want to view the colour change in person before purchasing - which we recommend for any significant alexandrite acquisition - appointments are available at our Perth studio.

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