1.53 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Beneath the dense canopy of Ceylon, where monsoon rains and ancient rock have conspired for millions of years, this tourmaline began its slow emergence. Deep within Sri Lanka, pockets of gem bearing veins gathered the right balance of elements, and under patient pressure crystals formed with colors that seem to remember the first light. Our sourcing partners on the island have spent generations learning the land, and this pear shaped pinkish purple tourmaline carries that geography and story within its facets. Unheated, untreated, and entirely natural, it arrives to you as a direct conversation with the earth, a gemstone whose origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and whose authenticity is preserved through careful, ethical collection. At The Natural Gemstone Company we treat provenance as part of the gem itself, and this stone is offered as found, with no enhancement, allowing its true color and character to speak without alteration.

When the rough reached our workshops it was entrusted to cutters who respect the balance between weight and life within the crystal, and from the block they revealed a refined pear form with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes fire and scintillation. At 1.53 carat this tourmaline sits in a sweet spot where presence meets proportion, it announces itself with a confident size while remaining versatile for elegant settings. The dimensions are 9.18 by 6.24 by 4.70 mm which give the gem pleasing symmetry and depth, and the cutting was executed to preserve as much weight as possible while achieving an excellent polish. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning that the gem reads clean to the casual observer but retains the telling, natural inclusions that confirm its authenticity. Color intensity is intense, a saturated pinkish purple that glows from within, a hue that reads both romantic and regal, and a weight of 1.53 carat enhances that color, allowing the depths to show without appearing heavy or opaque.

The story of how weight translates to premium quality is subtle and practical, and this gem makes that point beautifully. In colored gemstones carat weight is not simply a number, it determines how light travels through the stone and how color distributes across the table and pavilion, and a 1.53 carat tourmaline such as this offers a rare combination of vivid tone and wearable scale. Larger gems commonly face trade offs between color saturation and clarity, but this stone, with its intense color and very very slightly included clarity, shows that thoughtful cutting can preserve a significant carat weight while freeing up optical performance. The pear shape elongates the form, concentrating color at the tip and offering sparkling life along the shoulders, and the mixed brilliant cut was chosen to reflect maximum brilliance when set, making it an excellent centerpiece for a ring that wants to balance the drama of carat weight with delicate elegance. The excellent polish ensures that every facet edge catches and throws light with clarity and precision, reinforcing the premium nature of the gem.

Envisioned in a custom setting, this tourmaline will tell both geological and personal stories, and The Natural Gemstone Company is here to help translate its character into jewelry that lasts. On the hand a pear of 1.53 carat reads as a statement, long and luminous, flattering the finger and drawing attention without overpowering. As a pendant the depth and intense color glow with movement, and as earrings matched with a complementary stone it brings warmth and refinement to any occasion. We encourage designs that showcase the mixed brilliant cut and the unique pinkish purple hue, settings that use open galleries to allow light from behind, and secure prong work for the pointed end of the pear. Every gem we present is accompanied by our imagery and detailed notes about cut, dimensions, clarity, color intensity, and origin, and with this tourmaline you benefit from transparent sourcing and expert guidance so that the final piece feels inevitable and right.

This pear shaped tourmaline is more than a collectible, it is a small piece of Ceylon that you can wear and pass on, a natural treasure that speaks of place and craft. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind its quality, and this stone is offered with full disclosure of its 1.53 carat weight, its unenhanced status, its dimensions of 9.18 by 6.24 by 4.70 mm, its mixed brilliant cut, very very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level, intense color intensity, and excellent polish. For clients who seek a balance between presence and refinement this gem embodies premium quality, and we welcome you to inquire about mounting options, bespoke design consultations, and secure shipping. Owning this tourmaline is to carry a fragment of ancient geology and human skill, and we at The Natural Gemstone Company are honored to guide you in making it a part of your story.