1.98 Ct. Green Tourmaline from Tanzania

This pear shape green tourmaline weighs 1.98 carats, and measures 10.66 by 6.58 by 4.69 millimeters, originating from Tanzania, untreated and unenhanced, with an intense color intensity, a clarity grade recorded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish. The proportions yield an overall depth of approximately 54.5 percent, a dimension that sits within the ideal range for pear shaped gems to balance light return with face up spread. The cutter at The Natural Gemstone Company preserved near two carats of weight while refining the outline to a clean, well centered pear, minimizing off center tables or exaggerated shoulders that can disrupt symmetry. The result is a transparent stone whose measured dimensions and calibrated depth support both optical performance and practical setting compatibility, providing a predictable platform for design choices that require a precise profile and confident light behavior.

The mixed brilliant cutting style employed in this example is a deliberate technical choice to exploit the inherent optical characteristics of green tourmaline, the crown composed of brilliant style facets that include kites and star facets, and the pavilion modified to create tightly controlled reflective pathways. In a pear shape, the mixed brilliant approach concentrates scintillation along the elongated axis, while maintaining contrast in the belly and wing areas of the stone, this is achieved by calibrating pavilion angles and facet junctions to promote multiple internal reflections before light exits through the crown. The cutter has executed facet junctions with precision, evidenced by the crisp facet break lines and uniform facet sizes across the crown, these elements reduce unwanted windowing and dark zones, and they increase the frequency of small, lively flashes of light which enhance perceived brightness. Additionally the tapered pavilion facets near the pointed end of the pear act to prevent light leakage at the tip, while the fuller pavilion in the broader end returns color saturated flashes, producing a dynamic but controlled pattern of brilliance that reads as both lively and deep.

Optically, this green tourmaline benefits from the species characteristic pleochroism and a refractive behavior that rewards exacting cutting, the intense green seen face up is complemented by secondary tones that shift subtly between yellow green and a more forest green when the stone is tilted, this pleochroic variance is harnessed by the mixed brilliant faceting to produce directional color saturation and lively flash, the crown facets act as color modulators by sampling light from different angles and the pavilion returns these samples as localized areas of richer or lighter tone. The clarity grade of very very slightly included at eye level means that internal features are minimal and do not compromise the designed light pathways, these scarce inclusions are positioned such that they do not create significant light scattering, the excellent polish further minimizes surface diffusion, allowing sharp facet reflections and crisp contrast to emerge. The interplay of high polish, calibrated facet geometry, and the natural pleochroism of Tanzanian tourmaline results in a gem that exhibits both strong overall brightness and a pleasant internal depth, the observer experiences tight scintillation under movement, and a layered depth when viewed still, this combination is an indicator of thoughtful cutting that prioritizes optical performance over maximal rough yield.

From a practical mounting and design perspective this 1.98 carat pear is versatile and technically straightforward to set, the measured proportions allow either a classic point down solitaire ring for color concentration in the spread of the finger, or a pendant orientation that emphasizes the stone length and directional scintillation. The mixed brilliant cut will read well through common ring settings, since the facet pattern produces consistent light return even when partially obscured by prongs, the intense natural green, untreated origin, and the excellent polish mean that minimal polishing or cleaning will be necessary after setting, the cutter at The Natural Gemstone Company achieved a balance between material retention and optical optimization, producing a gem that is both an efficient use of rough and a high performance optical instrument. For collectors and designers who value precise faceting, natural color, and integrity of origin, this Tanzanian pear shape green tourmaline represents a technically refined option with measurable proportions, transparent clarity at eye level, and a facet architecture that enhances its inherent properties of light reflection.