1.43 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this tourmaline began its life beneath the warm earth of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, it carried the slow, patient signatures of geological time. Formed in pegmatitic veins where mineral rich fluids cooled and crystallized over millennia, the rough crystal grew with that distinctive tourmaline vitality that catches light from within, and in this stone it crystallized in a way that would later reveal a rare purplish pink hue. Our team at The Natural Gemstone Company first encountered this material in a small mine known for producing gems with elegant, nuanced colors, and from the initial selection it was clear this specimen would reward thoughtful cutting. We chose to preserve its transparent purity, confirming that the gem is natural and free of enhancement, so that the color could speak for itself without artificial alteration. The story of this gem therefore begins with the earth in Sri Lanka, continues through the hands of careful selecters, and culminates in a stone that feels like a page from the island’s storied gem traditions, ready now to enter a refined collection.

The transformation from rough to radiant cut was carried out with exacting intent, to coax maximum brilliance from its 1.43 carat weight while honoring its inherent depth of color. Cut to a radiant shape, the stone measures 7.07 x 6.16 x 5.14 mm, proportions chosen to balance face up presence with internal light return, and to produce a scintillation that plays across the purplish pink body tone. The clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a designation that speaks to exceptional transparency and minimal internal features, visible only under magnification or intense scrutiny. An excellent polish completes the gem, so that every facet edge catches and releases light with a refined, mirror like finish. The medium intense color intensity of the tourmaline gives it presence without overpowering, a hue that can read softer in candlelight and more vivid in daylight, a quality collectors prize because it allows the stone to adapt to different settings while maintaining a recognizable identity.

For the connoisseur seeking a perfect complement to a high end collection, this purplish pink radiant tourmaline offers a rare combination of provenance, beauty, and craftsmanship that elevates its desirability. Its Sri Lankan origin brings a narrative of place that collectors value, and its natural, untreated state assures that its color and character are genuine, a direct record of the conditions under which it formed. Visually versatile, the gem can be envisioned as a luminous solitaire ring, a refined pendant that sits close to the heart, or as the central stone in a bespoke piece that highlights its medium intense tone and excellent polish. Set in warm metals the purplish pink will glow with a rosy warmth, set in white metals it will display crisp brilliance and clarity, and in an artful custom design its radiant cut will interplay with surrounding stones to create a balanced statement. At The Natural Gemstone Company we provide each collector with full details of origin, cut, clarity grade, and treatment status, and we are available to discuss mounting options, certification, and care recommendations to ensure the gem’s beauty endures. This tourmaline is not merely an addition to a cabinet of stones, it is a story preserved in crystal, a Ceylon born treasure ready to become the next treasured chapter in a discerning collection.