13.53 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is an unmistakable privilege in beholding a gem that seems to have been fashioned by sunlight itself, caught and held in crystalline perfection. This is one such treasure, a transparent, cushion shaped yellow tourmaline weighing 13.53 carats, presented with the graceful proportions of 13.72 by 13.62 by 10.51 millimeters. Its mixed brilliant cut composes a language of scintillation that alternates between precise fire and broad pools of champagne radiance. Evaluated at eye level as eye clean, this stone carries a medium light color intensity that reads as refined, luminous, and serenely confident rather than loud. The polish is excellent, each facet a plane of mirror clarity that allows light to travel and return with pleasing generosity. Heat treated to reveal and stabilize its most flattering hue, this tourmaline is offered to discerning collectors by The Natural Gemstone Company, a steward of rarity and provenance that curates only the most compelling examples of nature and craft combined.

Imagine the moment of discovery, deep in the storied soils of Ceylon in Sri Lanka, where the island earth has produced gemstones that have been cherished for centuries. Miners, stewards of a long tradition, found this rough within the complex, layered deposits that give Ceylon gems their distinctive character. It is a landscape of dense green, intermittent streams, and weather that sculpts the earth into veins of mineral wealth. From the first morning of extraction, the rough that would become this tourmaline was handled with patience, the pressure of the pick softened by reverence, so that each fragment of crystalline promise could be assessed for its potential to become exceptional. The journey from the mine is a careful one, through sorting houses where experienced eyes separate the stones that will yield the rare larger sizes and the color expressions that respond to thoughtful enhancement. The provenance of this stone, traced to Ceylon Sri Lanka, informs not only its hue and internal character, but the story that will accompany it for generations.

The transformation from rough to the luminous cushion you see is a story of proportion, geometry, and the practiced hands of master cutters. In our ateliers, the decision to execute a mixed brilliant cut was deliberate, a choice made to balance the broad table and soft outline of the cushion with a pavilion faceting scheme that returns scintillation across a wide face up surface. The cutter mapped the crystal, respecting natural inclinations and internal structure, preserving weight and maximizing brilliance. Heat treatment was applied in controlled conditions to enhance color uniformity and to stabilize the tone, a common and accepted practice when performed with restraint and skill. The result is a gem that reads as naturally gleaming, a stone with a warmth that seems to glow from within rather than being painted on the surface. Its clarity at eye level is clean, allowing the spectator to appreciate the clarity of light across the facets. The excellent polish ensures each facet edge is crisp, each reflection pure, creating lively interaction with ambient light and candlelight alike. When set, as pictured, the tourmaline occupies a presence on the finger that is unmistakable, noble in scale, yet balanced in proportion, a visible testament to the intelligence of cut and the generosity of the material.

To own this tourmaline is to claim a chapter of Ceylonese earth, of human craft, and of timeless taste. It is an achievement that speaks quietly of confidence and discernment, the kind of possession that frames a life of cultivated elegance. Envision it as the crown of a bespoke ring, cradled by warm gold that enhances its yellow luminosity, or set as the centerpiece of an heirloom necklace designed to be handed down. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this stone not merely as an acquisition, but as an opportunity to participate in a lineage of connoisseurship. For the collector who values provenance and the poetry of a well told journey, this 13.53 carat cushion yellow tourmaline from Ceylon Sri Lanka is a rare and refined expression of nature refined by skill. We welcome inquiries from those who wish to learn more about its story, the particulars of its cut and treatment, and the bespoke settings we can create to honor its singular beauty.