1.33 Ct. Pink Tourmaline

This 1.33 carat heart shape pink tourmaline offered by The Natural Gemstone Company presents a rare combination of precise proportions and vivid color that makes it especially attractive for custom jewelry projects. The stone measures 7.14 x 7.09 x 4.50 mm, producing an average depth percentage of approximately 63 percent, a proportion that optimizes light return for a heart outline while preserving the weight distribution desirable in wearable pieces. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant approach, balancing a faceted crown that maximizes scintillation with a pavilion geometry that preserves color saturation. The heart silhouette is well formed, with symmetrical lobes and a cleanly executed cleft, which simplifies secure setting and ensures the gem reads as a classic heart shape at both close inspection and normal viewing distances.

From a color and clarity perspective this tourmaline is particularly well suited to designs where the pink hue is intended to be the dominant visual focus. The stone displays intense color intensity, with a saturated yet clean pink that leans toward a pure pink window without obvious brown or orange overtones. The excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions and strong facet reflections, enhancing the perceived saturation and making the stone lively under both daylight and incandescent lighting. Clarity has been graded slightly included at eye level, indicating the presence of minor natural features that are visible under careful inspection but do not materially detract from the gem when mounted. These inclusions are consistent with natural tourmaline and are unlikely to affect durability. The gem has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement for pink tourmaline that moderates unwanted undertones and improves color uniformity.

For the gem setter and bespoke designer this heart shape tourmaline offers multiple options that exploit its dimensions and faceting. The near square proportions at just over 7 mm across make the stone a perfect candidate for a solitaire pendant or a three prong ring setting where the cleft is protected by a tailored V prong. The modest table and the mixed brilliant faceting yield strong scintillation when the stone is in open back settings, which allows a low profile bezel to be avoided if sparkle is a priority. The average depth is sufficient to support a secure girdle without excessive bulk, allowing for fine milgrain or sculpted gallery work beneath the girdle. Designers working in rose gold will find the pink hue enhanced, while white gold or platinum settings will emphasize contrast and brilliance. The stone also adapts well to halo configurations, where small melee diamonds set around the perimeter will accentuate the heart outline and lend optical enlargement without masking the tourmaline s core color.

Practical considerations for custom work include the handling and protection of the cleft and rounded lobes. A reinforced V prong for the cleft and opposing bead or claw prongs at the lobes will provide secure retention while maintaining an open crown for light entry. For high wear applications such as engagement rings, a slightly raised bezel lip or a protective gallery is recommended to shield the cleft from impact. The faceting pattern and excellent polish permit alternate mounting orientations, for example a vertical pendant bail that allows the heart to sit naturally against the neckline, or a three quarter setting for a cocktail ring that showcases both color and brilliance. Given the heat treatment and the unknown origin, routine care protocols are advisable, and the gem will respond well to professional ultrasonic cleaning when mounted, provided inclusion locations are considered. The Natural Gemstone Company recommends consulting with our design specialists to map bezel thickness, prong profiles, and seat geometry to these exact dimensions, ensuring that the finished piece both secures the stone and maximizes its optical performance.