2.20 Ct. Tourmaline from Afghanistan

When you are searching for a gemstone that feels like the end of a long and careful quest, this greenish blue tourmaline will stop you in your tracks, and put a satisfying period at the end of your search. This gem answers the needs of someone who wants rarity without compromise, a stone that can hold center stage in a bespoke engagement ring, and a collector who values origin and natural character. The tone is immediately one of authenticity and refinement, because this tourmaline arrives to you as it grew, with no enhancements, no treatments, and a provenance that traces back to Afghanistan where some of the finest examples of greenish blue tourmaline are mined. At 2.20 carats, and with dimensions of 8.81 by 6.43 by 5.45 millimeters, the stone has real presence on the finger, but it still maintains the elegance and versatility to work beautifully in pendants, earrings, and custom pieces designed to show off its unique personality. The mixed brilliant cut balances light performance and a modern silhouette, and the excellent polish brings a lively surface sheen that makes the color play and internal features immediately engaging to the eye.

What truly gives this tourmaline its unmistakable signature are the inclusions that sit within the crystal like an artist s hand. Instead of a plain, clinical transparency, you will find soft, feather like veils and delicate, fine needle like elements that refract light in a way that seems to animate the stone from within. These internal characteristics are subtle, evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, and they contribute to a depth and dimensionality that laboratory perfection cannot replicate. In certain lights the needles and tiny reflective platelets catch flashes of silver and pale blue, producing scintillating accents that contrast with the medium intense greenish blue body color. There are also fine, linear growth patterns and minute liquid trails that can act like tiny waterways of light, guiding the eye through the gem when it is tilted, and creating a living interplay between brilliance and color. For those who prize individuality, these inclusions are not blemishes, they are the gem s fingerprint, the natural record of the environment where the crystal formed, and because the stone is free of enhancement, those markings are entirely authentic and permanent.

Beyond the aesthetic, the gem s practical qualities make it exceptionally wearable and adaptable to many design directions. The fancy shape, cut as a mixed brilliant, has been executed to maximize both table brilliance and pavilion scintillation, so when set in a ring or pendant the stone returns lively white light as well as colored flashes that complement the greenish blue tone. The clarity evaluation notes that the inclusions are not objectionable at normal viewing distance, which means the gem photographs and sparkles like a more pricey, flawless material, without the price premium that accompanies laboratory perfection. The excellent polish ensures that each facet edge is crisp and the surface mirrors light cleanly, helping to emphasize the stone s color even under softer indoor lighting. Because there has been no heat treatment, irradiation, or any other enhancement, the color you see is the color nature produced. The Afghan origin adds to the narrative of the gem, offering connoisseurs and designers a provenance that is both exotic and esteemed, and that provenance can be an important part of the story you tell with a ring or an heirloom piece.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand that choosing a gemstone is an emotional and technical decision at once, and we present this 2.20 carat greenish blue tourmaline as a complete solution to that need. If you are seeking a stone with measurable weight, a distinguished color that sits between teal and aqua, and an internal character that reads like a signature, this gem meets those criteria with integrity. We invite you to consider how its mixed brilliant cut will sit in metal, how its medium intense color will pair with warm yellow gold or cool platinum, and how the natural inclusions will lend a handcrafted, one of a kind presence to any setting. For collectors who appreciate untreated stones and for couples who want their engagement jewelry to contain a story, this tourmaline is an ideal choice. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to view additional photos, to request custom setting sketches, or to arrange a private inspection, and let us help you bring this beautiful Afghan tourmaline into a design that will be treasured for generations.