1.90 Ct. Aquamarine from Nigeria

From a landscape shaped by ancient seas to the refined light of a jeweler s loupe, this aquamarine tells a story that spans epochs, hands, and traditions. Born deep within pegmatite veins of Nigeria, in a terrain where time has quietly layered minerals into treasures, this crystal began as a pale dream of color and clarity. The greenish blue hue that defines this stone recalls the shallow coastal waters that inspired sailors and poets, a faint color intensity that suggests gentle morning tides rather than storm driven seas. Weighing 1.90 carat, and measuring 10.99 by 7.30 by 4.73 mm, the gem is pear shaped, a silhouette that has symbolized both the tear and the drop of the ocean in jewelry for centuries. As with many of history s most cherished gems, its appeal lies as much in its soft, evocative tone as in its honest, unaltered nature. This aquamarine bears no enhancement, a quiet testament to its natural origin and to the ethos that guides The Natural Gemstone Company in every selection we make.

The human story of this stone begins with the miners and communities who have worked Nigeria s mineral rich soils for generations. Their eyes learned to read the subtle clues of weathered rock and alluvial seam, separating promising crystals from the ordinary. Once recovered, the rough was examined for potential, the pale greenish blue hinting at the piece it might become. It is worth pausing on the lineage of the cut, because the current mixed brilliant cut is a product of both tradition and modern cutting theory. The cutter in this story approached the rough with restraint and respect, choosing a pear shape to preserve weight and to reveal the stone s best optical virtues. The mixed brilliant facets offer a balance between scintillation and transparency, creating flashes of light across the pavilion while maintaining the gem s serene, watery character. Each facet was placed with care to honor the original crystal form, and the excellent polish that results is both a technical achievement and a nod to centuries of lapidary craft.

Under the gemologist s lamp the stone reveals its true voice, clear and sincere. Clarity grade very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, describes a gem that is effectively clean to a discerning glance, with minor inclusions that do not disturb its visual serenity. These tiny markers are part of its narrative, evidence of geological processes and time, not flaws to be hidden. The excellent polish intensifies the aquamarine s ability to play with light, and the mixed brilliant cut multiplies that play into lively, yet graceful reflections across the table and along the pear shaped termination. The piece measures 10.99 by 7.30 by 4.73 mm, dimensions that translate into wearable presence without overwhelming. At 1.90 carat the stone can anchor a refined pendant, the single tear pointing toward the wearer s heart, or become the focal point of a classic ring, set in a way that allows both the color and clarity to shine. Because it is untreated, the gem retains a direct link to its origin, a purity that collectors and connoisseurs prize.

The journey from mine to market involves more than extraction and cutting, it carries ethical and curatorial commitments that define The Natural Gemstone Company. From initial sourcing, we trace provenance with care, working alongside local partners to ensure fair practice and sustainable interactions with the land and people who produce these natural wonders. After the cutter reveals the gem s true form, it is subjected to careful grading and inspection, confirming its attributes, including the faint color intensity and the fact that no enhancement has been applied. The gem then receives an exacting polish, each facet refined until it meets our standard of excellence. Packaging and presentation respect the stone s heritage and potential, offering documentation and guidance for jewelers and designers who will transform it into the next chapter of its life. Our role is both steward and storyteller, preserving the stone s geological honesty while preparing it for a lifetime of human meaning.

There is a timeless quality to a gem like this aquamarine, a capacity to bridge eras and tastes while remaining quietly distinctive. Imagine it as the center of a vintage inspired necklace, the pear shape suspended like a clear drop of sea on the collarbone, or set in a minimal ring where the greenish blue face is visible with every gesture. The very slightly included clarity assures a natural character, the lack of enhancement offers assured longevity, and the excellent polish ensures radiant wearability for decades. At The Natural Gemstone Company we invite you to appreciate this stone not only for its technical specifications, 1.90 carat, 10.99 by 7.30 by 4.73 mm, mixed brilliant cut, pear shape, transparent, faint color intensity, clarity grade very slightly included, excellent polish, origin Nigeria, enhancement no enhancement, but for its heritage and promise. This gem is ready to become a family heirloom, a piece that carries a measured history and will join new stories of celebration, quiet reflection, and enduring beauty.