1.93 Ct. Tourmaline from Mozambique

From the moment the gem first began to form deep within the Earth, long before human hands ever touched it, this tourmaline carried a story of time and place. Born in the mineral rich soils of Mozambique, buried among pegmatites that shaped countless treasures, this crystal grew slowly, absorbing trace elements that would one day give it that unforgettable yellowish green hue. Local miners who know the land and the seasons pulled the rough stone from its cradle, and The Natural Gemstone Company took care to trace its path from that original pocket to the hands of skilled craftsmen. Each facet of this journey matters, because it is the combination of geological fortune and human stewardship that makes a gemstone meaningful. The people who extract these gems live with them as part of their landscape, and when a stone like this emerges, its first surfaces tell stories of pressure and patience. We honor that origin in every step of refinement, ensuring that the narrative of the gem from Mozambique remains visible in its color, its clarity, and the life it will bring to the jewelry it becomes.

In the cutting studio the rough tourmaline was studied and spoken to by an experienced cutter, who coaxed from its form the best balance between brilliance and color. The result is a pear shape weighing 1.93 carat, with precise dimensions of 10.29 x 6.98 x 4.55 mm, a shape that echoes both classic elegance and contemporary poise. It has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, a deliberate choice that places triangular and kite facets on the pavilion to intensify scintillation, while the crown facets capture and redirect light in a lively dance. At eye level the clarity reads as eye clean, a quality that allows the color and sparkle to speak without obstruction, and the polish is excellent, yielding mirror like facet junctions that enhance light return. The color intensity is described as intense, a vivid saturation that sits between sunlit citrus and fresh spring foliage, a yellowish green that is rich and alive. For stability and to enhance its natural beauty, a careful heat treatment was applied, a standard and well understood enhancement that deepens tone and improves clarity without compromising the gem’s inherent character.

Consider how that intense yellowish green will perform in a finished piece, how it will stand out in any jewelry setting. Set as a solitaire on a slender band, the pear silhouette elongates the finger and becomes a singular focal point, the mixed brilliant cut throwing brilliant flashes with every motion. Mounted as a pendant, the gem swings against the wearer’s chest and captures sunlight for a luminous display, while a halo of small white diamonds emphasizes contrast, making the yellowish green appear even more saturated against a ring of icy brilliants. In warm metals such as 18 karat yellow gold, the stone harmonizes with golden tones and looks like an heirloom warmed by the sun. In rose gold it acquires a modern, soft romanticism, and when paired with platinum or white gold the sharp contrast brings forward its greenish notes, creating a contemporary signature piece. The gem’s dimensions allow for versatile design, fitting elegantly within classic prong settings that maximize light, and also lending itself to bezel or halo settings for protection and impact. Even when paired with colored gemstones, such as deep blue sapphires, warm brown cognac diamonds, or soft pink morganites, the yellowish green tourmaline asserts itself, offering a lively counterpoint that both complements and commands attention.

Finally, owning this tourmaline is to adopt a small story of nature and craft into your daily life, a story we frame with care at The Natural Gemstone Company. We stand behind the gem’s attributes, from its origin in Mozambique to its finished form weighing 1.93 carat, and we offer guidance for its care and setting. Heat treated to enhance stability, this tourmaline is durable for regular wear but benefits from gentle care, such as warm soapy water and a soft brush for cleaning, and avoidance of harsh chemicals or sudden temperature shocks. The eye clean clarity and excellent polish mean it will require only occasional professional inspection when set, to ensure prongs or settings remain secure. For those seeking a bespoke commission, we welcome discussions about metal choices, setting styles, and complementary stones so that each finished jewel reflects the wearer’s personality while maximizing the stone’s visual impact. This pear shaped yellowish green tourmaline is more than a possession, it is an approachable piece of geological time, a vivid point of color that will stand out in any jewelry setting, and a testament to ethical sourcing and meticulous craftsmanship brought to you by The Natural Gemstone Company. If you imagine it gracing your hand, your neckline, or the centerpiece of a custom design, we are ready to help bring that vision into being.