2.93 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Tourmaline Pair from Nigeria

This pair of fine pink tourmalines from Nigeria combines transparent body color with carefully established proportions. The stones weigh 1.38 carats and 1.55 carats respectively, and present as oval shapes with dimensions of 7.79 by 6.56 by 4.65 millimeters for the smaller stone, and 7.82 by 6.63 by 4.03 millimeters for the larger stone. Both stones are mixed brilliant cut, with an overall clarity grade of eye clean when evaluated at eye level, a medium intense color intensity, and an excellent polish. There has been no enhancement, and the natural origin and untreated condition of these tourmalines contribute to their consistent tone and stable appearance. The Natural Gemstone Company presents these gemstones with documentation of the basic grades and measurements noted above.

The faceting on these mixed brilliant ovals has been executed to balance return of light with retention of natural color, and to produce a lively, fine grained scintillation across each table and crown. The mixed brilliant style employed here uses a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown to maximize small scale flashes and scintillation, combined with a modified pavilion that controls the spread of light and helps preserve saturation when viewed face up. Measured proportions indicate a depth percentage of approximately 65 percent for the 1.38 carat stone, and approximately 56 percent for the 1.55 carat stone, based on their length and width averages. These depth relationships influence the face up presentation, with the slightly deeper pavilion in the smaller stone creating a more concentrated window of light, and the shallower pavilion in the larger stone producing a broader, more even face up color. The excellent polish and careful symmetry enhance facet contrast and ensure consistent performance under a variety of lighting environments.

The resulting light display is refined rather than theatrical, with crisp scintillation and a steady return of tone that highlights the medium intense pink color without overemphasizing dispersion. Under direct light the crown facets break highlights into small, energetic flashes that define edges and movement, while on indirect or softer lighting the pavilion structure yields a calm, even color wash that reads as saturated pink. Because tourmaline has modest dispersion, the visual interest arises primarily from facet architecture and polish quality, and in this pair those elements are resolved to bring out both sparkle and depth. These stones are well suited to matched settings where paired balance is important, and their untreated status and documented evaluations make them appropriate for clients seeking natural, precisely cut gemstones. For provenance and further technical information please refer to The Natural Gemstone Company.