1.88 Ct. Tourmaline from Tanzania

From the heart of Tanzania there came a crystal that carried the slow work of earth and time within its form. Born in pegmatite veins deep beneath a landscape where generations of miners have learned to read the language of stone, this bi color tourmaline began as a fragile thread of color that gathered clarity as it grew. When we first saw it in rough, the crystal hinted at a soft duality, a pale blush that graduated into a cleaner, almost transparent zone. That graceful transition is retained in the finished gem, a transparent 1.88 carat emerald cut tourmaline, with dimensions of 8.33 by 6.08 by 4.17 mm, light in color intensity and heat treated to enhance its natural tones. The cutter worked with patience to honor the stone, preserving its internal story while removing the clouding that would hide its inner light. The result is an emerald cut that reads like a window, long step facets that amplify the bi color flow and an excellent polish that lets the stone breathe with every movement.

The crafting of this tourmaline is a conversation between material and maker, a dialogue we are proud to share at The Natural Gemstone Company. The cutter chose the emerald shape to showcase both color and clarity, because when a gem is as clean and transparent as this one, the elongated step facets become the stage for a refined optical performance. Clarity is rated very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a grade that tells you the gem is essentially eye clean while retaining tiny natural features that confirm its authenticity. At 1.88 carats and with the measured proportions of 8.33 by 6.08 by 4.17 mm, the gem is substantial enough to command attention without overwhelming the design, which is exactly what makes it ideal for a statement piece. Whether set as a solitaire in a ring where the table faces outward to greet the light, or mounted as the centerpiece of an elegant pendant, the stone reads as poised and decisive. Heat treatment was applied gently to stabilize and brighten the inherent hue, and the excellent polish ensures every facet edge returns light crisply, creating a refined presence on the hand or at the throat.

Imagine this tourmaline set in a clean modern bezel or embraced by a vintage inspired halo, its long emerald cut catching light in rhythmic bands as you move. Because the stone is transparent and nearly eye clean, it will sing when paired with reflective metals, white gold to sharpen the pale pink notes, or warm gold to enhance the blush. The piece becomes more than jewelry, it becomes a wearable story that starts in Tanzanian earth and finishes in a crafted object meant to be lived in and admired. At The Natural Gemstone Company we care for each phase of this journey, from ethical sourcing through careful cutting and conscientious enhancement, so the gem you choose carries provenance and personality. For a collector seeking a distinctive centerpiece or for a maker designing a bespoke commission, this 1.88 carat emerald cut bi color tourmaline offers rare harmony of size, clarity and cut, a gem that announces itself with quiet confidence and invites the wearer to share in its long story.