0.82 Ct. Tourmaline from Afghanistan

A single, immaculate vision of green arrives from the mines of Afghanistan, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, a 0.82 carat cushion shaped tourmaline that captures attention with quiet confidence. Its dimensions of 5.81 by 4.62 by 4.14 millimeters are compact yet proportioned to maximize the play of light, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed with a refined sensibility that balances sparkle and depth. This gem displays a medium intense green that is neither timid nor overstated, a tone that reads modern and sophisticated while retaining a classical jewel like presence. The stone is transparent, precisely faceted and given an excellent polish so that each facet edge sings when the light touches it. There is no enhancement, the color is natural, and the origin in Afghanistan lends an air of rarity and provenance that collectors and connoisseurs find irresistible.

Beyond its measurements and grades, this tourmaline is an object of visual poetry. The mixed brilliant cutting pattern provides scintillation from the table and a reservoir of color in the pavilion, so that the gem appears to shift between luminous heart and verdant depth as it moves. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a description that communicates the gem’s real world appearance to a discerning buyer. To the eye it reads as clean, offering uninterrupted fields of green that allow internal light paths to flourish. The excellent polish enhances the sensation of satiny brightness, and because the gem is unenhanced you are admiring its authentic character, the natural result of geological forces and careful lapidary artistry rather than human modification.

This green tourmaline excels in versatility, a rare trait in a gem of refined character. Set in a delicate solitaire ring it becomes an emblem of personal achievement and understated elegance, suitable for the boardroom and candlelight. Mounted as a pendant it nestles close to the skin and catches incidental light with a quiet confidence that complements casual linen or a tailored blazer. Framed by a halo of small diamonds it becomes evening regalia, an object that reads as heirloom and statement at once. For everyday wear consider a protective bezel or low profile crown that showcases the cushion shape while reducing exposure, or allow the gem to anchor a three stone setting that balances modern minimalism with classical architecture. This tourmaline pairs effortlessly with yellow gold to emphasize warmth, with rose gold for a contemporary romantic palette, and with white gold or platinum to present the green with crisp contrast, and these combinations allow a jeweler to craft pieces that feel bespoke and intentional.

Owning this gem is an opportunity to possess something both wearable and collectible, an adornment that signals cultivated taste without ostentation. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this Afghan tourmaline to clients who appreciate the story behind a jewel, the integrity of an unenhanced stone, and the meticulous finish that transforms rough brilliance into wearable art. Whether you seek a signature ring that will become a daily companion, a pendant to be worn on special occasions, or a custom piece that turns a private vision into reality, this tourmaline is a supple starting point for design. We invite you to imagine it set in the metal of your choosing, to see how the medium intense green responds to different lights and settings, and to allow this modestly sized yet luminous gem to become a lasting expression of style and achievement.