1.73 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Tourmaline Pair from Brazil

From the mineral rich hills of Brazil these two cushion shaped bluish green tourmalines began their journey as slow crystallizations deep within pegmatite veins, drawing color from trace elements and light from the patient rhythms of the Earth. At The Natural Gemstone Company we first encountered them still cloaked in raw form, their potential hinted at by a cool green flash beneath the host rock. Skilled hands liberated the rough, and through careful cutting they were transformed into a matched pair weighing 0.82 carats and 0.91 carats respectively, their dimensions precisely 5.98 by 5.67 by 3.65 millimeters and 5.98 by 5.66 by 3.88 millimeters. Each gem was given a mixed brilliant cut to maximize scintillation and depth, and the result is an intense color intensity and an eye clean clarity grade when viewed at eye level, a rarity that makes these stones especially desirable. A gentle heat treatment was applied to stabilize and enhance the blue green tone, followed by an excellent polish that allows light to dance across every facet, revealing the tourmaline family character of lively, shifting hues that feel both oceanic and botanical at once.

As you imagine these stones set into a custom pair of earrings the narrative continues, from the miner who first spotted a glimmer to the lapidary who coaxed brilliance from crystal, and finally to the jeweler who will design the frame to celebrate the stones true voice. Their closely matched weights and complementary proportions make them ideal for balanced ear designs that sit comfortably against the lobes, whether you choose a delicate four prong mount, a protective bezel, or a halo of pavé diamonds to amplify their color. These gems suit both daytime elegance and evening refinement, pairing beautifully with yellow gold for warmth, white gold for modern contrast, or platinum for enduring strength. Let The Natural Gemstone Company guide you through the design process, offering suggestions for metal, setting, and finishing touches that will honor the stones provenance and craftsmanship. Wearing these tourmalines will carry with it a story of place and people, a connection to Brazil’s storied gem fields, and the quiet confidence of a piece made to be treasured for generations.