1.69 Ct. Tourmaline from Afghanistan

This 1.69 carat cushion shape green tourmaline presents exacting proportions for use in precision jewelry work, with dimensions 6.97 by 6.75 by 5.02 millimeters, a mixed brilliant cut, and a transparency that reads as clean to the eye. The cutter has employed a mixed brilliant facet scheme, pairing a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with controlled step like facets on the pavilion, to balance scintillation with depth of color. The clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, with inclusions that do not interfere with the optical performance when set. Color intensity is medium intense, producing a lively green that responds well to both white and warm metal surrounds. Polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement to alter the natural hue or clarity. Origin is Afghanistan, a source known for producing tourmalines with vibrant, naturally occurring colors.

For custom jewelry the near square cushion profile and the one point six nine carat weight make this gem exceptionally versatile, and the specific dimensions permit a wide range of setting styles without extensive re cutting. The pavilion depth measures approximately seventy three percent of the average diameter, which enhances internal color saturation and provides dependable depth for prong or bezel engagement. Designers seeking a center stone for an engagement ring will value the balance between face up spread and depth, the mixed brilliant cut delivering both table brilliance and pavilion reflection. The stone is equally suited to solitaire pendants, where the cushion silhouette reads classic and contemporary at once, and to halo or three stone compositions, where the medium intense green will pop against either diamonds or colored accent stones.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize stones that require minimal alteration prior to setting, and this Afghan tourmaline exemplifies that standard, requiring only routine setting considerations to preserve its polish and optical behavior. The combination of consistent medium intense color, excellent polish, and eye clean clarity simplifies CAD modelling, hand sketching, and prototype mounting, reducing lead time on bespoke projects. For jewelers and informed private clients seeking a natural, untreated center stone with technical merit and aesthetic flexibility, this cushion green tourmaline offers precise proportions and dependable performance, and our team can provide additional imaging and measured tolerances to integrate the gem into your final design.