19.68 Ct. Tourmaline from Africa

One beautiful transparent 19.68 carat cushion shape bluish green tourmaline sits before you, its dimensions 23.20 by 13.50 by 7.20 millimeters speaking to a substantial presence that translates beautifully into classic jewelry. Cut in a mixed brilliant style with an excellent polish, this gem is eye clean at standard viewing, and its intense color intensity catches the light with a calm, sea like depth. From a historical perspective, tourmaline has long been prized by connoisseurs for its wide color range and its use in traditional settings, and this cushion form is rooted in centuries of design where soft corners and faceted brilliance spoke of lineage and permanence. Enhancement is heat treated, a respectful and stable treatment that refines tone without altering the gem character, and the stone comes from Africa, a continent with an emerging and storied presence in the gem world.

When comparing its hue and tone to gemstones from other famous locations, this bluish green tends toward the deeper, cooler teal of classic Brazilian greens rather than the electric neon of Paraiba copper tourmalines, which are known for their vivid, almost luminous blue green. Against Madagascan tourmalines, which often show softer, mintier greens, this stone reads as significantly more saturated and intense, offering a weightier aesthetic in the hand. Compared to some Afghan or Pakistani green tourmalines that exhibit an emerald like richness, this gem retains a greater bluish leaning, giving it a coastal, aquatic character rather than a purely verdant one. In relation to East African chrome rich stones, which can have a distinctly vegetal green, this tourmaline remains cooler and more jewel like, balancing depth and clarity in a way that recalls the best of multiple locales while maintaining its own identity. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this stone as a piece that bridges historical reverence and contemporary taste, ideal for an heirloom commission or a signature ring that honors tradition. The combination of size, intense bluish green hue, mixed brilliant cut, and excellent polish offers a timeless investment for collectors and designers who value provenance and enduring beauty.