1.05 Ct. Tourmaline from Mozambique

This specimen is a transparent, multi color tourmaline weighing 1.05 carat, presented in an asscher cut with an octagonal outline. The cutting style is the classic asscher, featuring concentric step facets that emphasize internal clarity and deliver a measured, geometric brilliance. The proportions are precise, with dimensions of 6.19 by 6.10 by 4.12 mm, and an excellent polish that allows light to play cleanly across the facets. Color is light in intensity, expressed across multiple tones within the single crystal, and the gem exhibits the fine balance of hue variation that is characteristic of well formed tourmalines. Clarity is graded very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, indicating minor natural features that do not compromise the overall transparency or visual appeal of the stone.

From a gemological perspective, this tourmaline carries attributes that make it both versatile and distinct. The asscher cut concentrates the stone’s color and clarity into broad step facets, producing a calm, architectural shimmer that is different from the scintillation of brilliant cuts. The very slightly included clarity grade means inclusions are subtle, they contribute character without distracting from the gem’s clean window when viewed in hand or in a display setting. The light color intensity allows the multi color aspects to be read easily by the eye, offering gentle transitions rather than bold zoning, and the excellent polish ensures smooth facet junctions and refined light return. This piece has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement for tourmaline that can refine hue and improve uniformity of color. The tourmaline originates from Mozambique, a source known for producing gems with appealing color range and good crystalline quality, and this provenance is consistent with the stone’s combination of transparency, color nuance, and structural integrity.

Beyond technical evaluation, this tourmaline carries a subtle narrative shaped by its color and clarity. The light, shifting tones recall the soft moments at dawn and dusk, when light moves gradually and the world takes on layered hues. The asscher cut’s stepped planes mirror the measured steps of a lasting relationship, each facet a memory reflecting light in a slightly different direction. The very slightly included clarity contributes to that story, like a tiny, imperceptible trace that marks a shared history, a detail that affirms authenticity rather than diminishing it. In jewelry, this stone could serve as a personal emblem, its multi color spectrum echoing the evolving phases of companionship, its clear transparency suggesting openness and trust, and its minute natural inclusions offering a reminder that beauty is often found in the genuine, unaltered qualities of a thing.

The Natural Gemstone Company presents this 1.05 carat asscher octagon tourmaline as a single, well documented example of Mozambican material that combines measured proportions, refined polish, and a nuanced palette. Its specifications make it suitable for a range of settings where the asscher form and light color intensity can be appreciated, and its condition and enhancement history are stated here to support informed selection. If the intention is to commission a setting that honors the stone’s quiet complexity, the asscher cut will provide a formal, enduring platform, and the multi color character will offer a subtle, living quality as the gem encounters varying light. The description here is intended to communicate the gem’s attributes clearly and to situate its aesthetic in both technical and romantic terms, reflecting the care and expertise applied in assessing and presenting this tourmaline by The Natural Gemstone Company.