0.95 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you have been searching for a gemstone that stops the search instantly, this 0.95 carat round yellowish green tourmaline from Ceylon is the answer. It meets the needs of someone who wants an eye catching centerpiece for an engagement ring, and it equally satisfies the collector looking for a rare, transparent specimen with honest, natural color. The gem measures 5.67 x 5.67 x 3.63 millimeters, and its intense color intensity reads as a lively yellow green that changes subtly with light and viewing angle, creating a sense of life and motion in the stone. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is slightly included, yet those minor inclusions do not compromise the gem's transparency or its ability to sparkle when set. The fact that the stone is unenhanced speaks directly to the collector or the buyer who values authenticity and provenance, and with origin from Sri Lanka this tourmaline carries the prestige of Ceylon sourcing, which collectors and designers often seek. At The Natural Gemstone Company we bring this single stone to you as a fully realized solution for those who want a natural, beautiful, and wearable gem that fulfills both emotional and aesthetic desires.

The mixed brilliant cut is the feature that elevates this tourmaline from attractive to exceptional by engineering every facet to work with the gem's innate optical properties. Mixed brilliant cutting blends the scintillation and fire of a brilliant style with the depth control of modified facets, and in this round example the cutcraft has been tuned to enhance internal light return while preserving the intense color. At the crown the brilliant styled facets capture incoming light and break it into sparkling flashes, while the pavilion and modified facet arrangement direct and reflect that light back through the table in broad, lively patterns that maximize brilliance. Because tourmaline has a moderate refractive index and excellent internal transparency in this example, the mixed approach balances dispersion and color saturation, preventing excessive light leakage while avoiding a washed out appearance. The excellent polish sharpens each facet plane, so micro reflections occur along crisp edges, producing lively scintillation with each movement of the hand. The symmetric round outline ensures consistent light distribution across the face of the gem, and the proportions chosen preserve nearly full weight while optimizing the crown height and pavilion depth so that the stone returns light in a way that appears both deep and luminous. The result is a compact yet vivid presentation, where the cut amplifies the stone's natural yellowish green, creating flashes that range from bright yellow highlights to deeper olive tones, depending on lighting and angle.

For the customer seeking a perfect engagement gem or a collector wanting a standout museum quality piece, this tourmaline is an ideal solution. Slight inclusions, visible only upon close inspection, serve to confirm the stone's natural origin rather than detract from it, and they add character to a gem that is otherwise clean to the eye. The intense color intensity reads beautifully against both warm and cool metal settings, and the round mixed brilliant shape adapts elegantly to classic solitaire mounts, halo designs that increase perceived size and fire, or subtle bezel settings that emphasize color and secure the stone for everyday wear. Because the gem is unenhanced, its color will remain stable and honest, a trait especially valued by discerning buyers who prefer natural stones without treatments. When you choose this tourmaline from The Natural Gemstone Company you are choosing a gem that answers the desire for rarity, authenticity, and wearable beauty. Our presentation of this stone is tailored to end your search with a confident decision, and we are ready to assist with setting recommendations or custom design options so this luminous Ceylon tourmaline can become the defining piece in your collection or the unforgettable center of your engagement ring.