Vedic Tourmaline Pendant 0.98 Ct., 18K Yellow Gold

This pendant centers on a transparent 0.98 carat tourmaline, cut in a refined asscher octagon shape, with exact dimensions of 5.88 by 5.73 by 4.03 mm, medium color saturation, eye clean clarity at loupe and eye level, and an excellent polish. The asscher faceting uses concentric square step facets on the crown and pavilion to create a hall of mirrors effect that emphasizes clarity and internal luster. The pavilion steps are carefully aligned to return light into the table while maintaining crisp symmetry at the clipped corners, and the relatively shallow crown height was chosen to balance the yellowish green hue so that color zoning is minimized and a consistent face up tone is achieved. Cutting was executed to tight tolerances so that the table and step planes meet at precise bezels, the girdle thickness is uniform for secure setting, and the facet junctions remain sharp, preserving the asscher signature of parallel step facets and strong geometric flash. Origin certified as Ceylon Sri Lanka, this tourmaline exhibits the regional character of a warm green palette with subtle yellow bias, and the cutter optimized facet orientation to reveal that characteristic while keeping the stone visually clean and lively under a range of lighting conditions.

The mounting is entirely in 18K yellow gold, designed and finished by The Natural Gemstone Company to echo the asscher geometry with an octagonal stepped bezel that frames the stone like an architectural window. The bezel is precision milled and hand finished, with an inner seat cut to the exact pavilion profile so the tourmaline nests securely without the need for intrusive prongs, preserving the clean lines of the asscher silhouette. Edges are chamfered and burnished to catch light, while the interior walls are polished to a mirror finish to enhance light return through the pavilion. The bail is soldered and aligned to maintain a flat hang, and the entire piece receives a multi stage polishing regimen to produce an even, high gloss surface that complements the gem polish. Every pendant is final inspected under controlled light and measured to ensure the gem orientation, bezel tolerances, and finish meet our exacting standards, resulting in a technically precise, enduring piece that highlights both the lapidary skill invested in the asscher cut tourmaline and the meticulous goldsmithing executed by The Natural Gemstone Company.