0.87 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 0.87 carat oval pinkish brown tourmaline presents a refined balance between presence and subtlety, carrying a rich, bold color that reads as a symbol of personal power and distinction. The tone resonates with warm earthy undertones and a soft rosy component, creating a versatile hue that is both contemporary and timeless. Sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, the gem reflects a geographic pedigree noted for producing material with clarity and stable color, and it arrives completely natural, with no enhancement. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this specimen as an example of the way color depth and transparency combine to create a visually commanding yet elegant center stone.

Measured at 6.93 x 5.12 x 4.14 mm, the oval proportions afford an attractive face up size for jewelry applications where a strong visual focal point is desired without overwhelming scale. The mixed brilliant cut is designed to maximize scintillation and light return, pairing cutting facets beneath the crown with a brilliant faceted pavilion, which enhances the perceptible depth of the pinkish brown tone. At 0.87 carat the weight supports fine detail in proportions and faceting, allowing the cutter to balance spread and brilliance. The clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, meaning there are no inclusions apparent to routine visual inspection, and this transparency contributes directly to the gem ability to present color evenly and vibrantly.

Color performance is assessed as medium intense, a category that conveys both saturation and a pleasing level of chroma without appearing heavy or muddy. In practice this intensity allows the stone to communicate personal presence, serving as an understated emblem of distinction rather than demanding attention by force. The excellent polish enhances both brilliance and surface smoothness, ensuring that light plays across the facets with crisp reflections and that the gem will sit comfortably in hand and in setting. There are no treatments, and the untreated nature of this tourmaline is relevant to collectors and designers who prioritize natural state and predictable aging behavior under normal wear conditions.

When considered alongside other gem types, this tourmaline provides a harmonious contrast to White Opal, whose milky play and diffuse light scattering offer a soft counterpoint to the tourmaline clarity and saturated hues. Paired settings that juxtapose this pinkish brown tourmaline with White Opal, or with warm metals such as yellow gold, highlight the gem symbolic quality as personal power while maintaining an overall refined aesthetic. For everyday wear, tourmaline offers reasonable durability when set and maintained properly, and routine care with mild soap and warm water preserves polish and clarity. The Natural Gemstone Company commits to transparent information about origin, cutting details, and enhancement status, and this piece is presented with those specifications to allow clear assessment for design, acquisition, or appraisal purposes.