1.28 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.28 carat oval yellow tourmaline presents with precise measurements of 7.88 x 5.77 x 2.67 mm, and exhibits the controlled proportions that experienced connoisseurs seek. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant style crown with a modified pavilion faceting scheme to optimize both scintillation and color distribution. The crown is shaped to produce a generous table and well defined star and kite facets that channel incident light into the pavilion, while the pavilion’s faceting offers a measured balance between step like planes and small brilliant facets to return light with a lively yet controlled flash. The overall lapidary execution yields an attractive face up size relative to weight, and the cut proportions emphasize an open, saturated yellow field that reads consistently across a range of viewing angles.

From an optical performance perspective the mixed brilliant faceting on this oval yields dynamic brilliance while preserving even color zoning. The broader crown table creates a stable face up presentation, giving the stone a luminous, honeyed yellow that maintains medium color intensity without appearing overly dark or washed out. Facet junctions are crisply executed, promoting clean scintillation that breaks into numerous small flashes rather than a few broad windows. The pavilion geometry moderates light leakage, permitting strong return of both white light and colored light back through the crown. The combined effect is a gemstone that offers sustained sparkle as well as a pleasing depth of tone, qualities that elevate it into a natural centerpiece for either classic solitaire designs or more complex, halo oriented settings.

Clarity is graded very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a designation that communicates exceptional clarity for a natural tourmaline. Under typical viewing conditions the inclusions are minute and do not interrupt the stone’s internal light pathways or its overall transparency. This high clarity grade, coupled with an excellent polish, results in superior light transmission and crisp facet contrast. The excellent polish enhances facet crispness and surface luster, minimizing any diffusion of light at the facet planes and maximizing mirror like reflections. Importantly, the stone has no enhancement, indicating that its medium intensity yellow coloration is entirely natural. Origin is documented as Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance known for producing tourmalines with clean clarity and attractive color saturation, and the gem’s natural origin contributes to its desirability among collectors who prioritize untreated material.

As offered by The Natural Gemstone Company this 1.28 carat Ceylon yellow tourmaline is specially suited to be the focal point in a bespoke engagement ring or a refined pendant where its measured table and refined brilliance can be appreciated. The stone’s open face up appearance and calibrated proportions make it adaptable to a range of settings, including four or six prong solitaires that allow maximum light entry, or bezel settings that emphasize the warm color while protecting the girdle. For designers seeking a bright central stone with natural tone and superior optical return, this tourmaline reads as a confident choice, combining precise craftsmanship, notable clarity, and stable color without enhancements. For collectors and jewelers who evaluate material on technical merit, this specimen exemplifies thoughtful cutting and natural gem quality, and it will perform as a luminous and enduring focal element in any curated collection.