0.85 Ct. Tourmaline from Afghanistan

This transparent 0.85 carat cushion shape brownish green tourmaline from Afghanistan presents a rare balance of color, clarity, and cut, making it an exceptional choice for collectors and bespoke jewelry designers. Measuring 6.22 by 4.59 by 3.77 millimeters, the gem has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that enhances its internal fire and gives lively reflections across the table and pavilion. The color is medium intense, a fresh brownish green that sits between classic green tourmaline and olive tones, offering versatility that complements both warm and cool metal settings. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is slightly included, which is natural for tourmaline and in many ways affirms the gem authenticity, while the excellent polish assures clean facets and smooth bezels in finished jewelry. Importantly, this specimen has received no enhancement, a detail that separates it from many market alternatives that undergo heat treatment or irradiation to intensify hue, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to offer it in its natural state, direct from Afghanistan, a locality known for producing tourmalines with attractive saturation and character.

When compared to other options available on the market, this Afghan brownish green tourmaline stands out in several practical and economic ways. Many commercial tourmalines are heat treated or irradiated to achieve more vivid tones, which can be appealing but may carry questions about long term stability and resale value. Lab created alternatives deliver uniform clarity and color, but they lack the unique growth patterns and natural inclusions that give a natural gem its personality, and they do not carry the provenance that discerning buyers increasingly value. Lower grade natural tourmalines often show heavy inclusions, indistinct cuts, or poor polish, which diminish brilliance and make setting more challenging. In contrast this 0.85 carat cushion has been cut with care to retain weight while maximizing light performance, and its slightly included clarity is an honest trade off that preserves the gem natural color and structure. From a value perspective this stone presents a strong proposition, offering the visual appeal of a richly colored tourmaline without the premium often asked for larger or rarer saturations, and its unenhanced origin from Afghanistan gives it a collectible edge for clients who prioritize natural, untreated material.

Beyond physical attributes and market positioning, this brownish green tourmaline carries the symbolic and metaphysical associations that many buyers seek when choosing a gemstone for personal wear or gift giving. Green tourmalines are traditionally associated with the heart energy center, believed by many to encourage compassion, emotional healing, and a renewed sense of vitality, while brown tones ground that heart centered energy into practical stability and resilience. Wearers often report that green and brownish green tourmalines inspire clarity of intention, help to reduce emotional overwhelm, and support creativity and abundance minded thinking, although these effects are experiential and personal. Because the gem is transparent and well cut, it is thought to enhance clarity of purpose and to amplify the wearer intentions when used in meditation or carried as a talisman. For cleansing and care, simple gentle methods such as running water and a soft cloth are recommended, avoiding harsh chemicals and sudden temperature changes, and periodic energetic clearing through sunlight or moonlight exposure is favored by many collectors who work with gemstone energies.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this Afghan cushion tourmaline as a refined, versatile, and honest gem that suits both elegant everyday rings and statement pieces, offering a tasteful balance of character and brilliance that many treated or synthetic stones cannot match. If you are comparing options for a custom engagement ring, a signature pendant, or a curated collection, consider the unparalleled value of an unenhanced, well cut natural tourmaline, and feel free to contact us for high resolution photos, setting recommendations, or to discuss matching pairs and design possibilities.