2.28 Ct. Brownish Pink Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 2.28 carat tourmaline is a superb addition to any high end gemstone collection, supplied by The Natural Gemstone Company. The stone measures 10.69 by 6.01 by 4.75 millimeters, presenting an elegant radiant shape with well defined trimmed corners and an elongated silhouette. Coloration is a nuanced brownish pink, assessed as having intense color intensity, which gives the gem both visual depth and presence when set. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, indicating small internal features that do not distract from overall transparency or brilliance. The gem is natural, with no enhancement reported, and its provenance is Ceylon Sri Lanka, an origin known for producing tourmalines with complex and attractive color zoning. This specimen was cut and finished to highlight both its color saturation and its optical properties, making it an excellent selection for a collector seeking a rare, untreated example with strong aesthetic and technical credentials.

The radiant cut employed here is a hybrid faceting schema that blends a modified brilliant crown with a more linear pavilion, creating vivid scintillation and controlled light return. Facet junctions are crisp and the polish is graded excellent, so that surface reflections remain clean and uninterrupted under loupe examination. Proportions favor an elongated presentation, with a length to width ratio of approximately 1.78 to 1, and a depth percentage of approximately 57 percent based on average girdle dimensions. These proportions preserve weight while optimizing optical performance, yielding an even face up appearance and lively facet contrast. From a gemological perspective, tourmaline typically exhibits a refractive index in the range 1.624 to 1.644, and the material here shows the expected moderate birefringence which enhances internal flash without splitting the image excessively. Pleochroic behavior is perceptible, producing subtle shifts between warmer brown tones and more saturated pink flashes when the stone is rotated under directional light, a characteristic that adds dynamic interest to the piece.

Clarity characteristics are consistent with a slightly included grade, evaluated at eye level, meaning that inclusions are present but small and not concentrated in key viewing areas. Under magnification you may observe fine needle like or feather type features, typical of tourmaline growth habit, which in this stone contribute to its natural signature without compromising structural integrity. Because there is no cleavage plane of significance in tourmaline, and because the pavilion and girdle have been cut to defend key stress points, this gem balances durability with brilliance for responsible wear. For jewelry incorporation we recommend a protective setting that secures the trimmed corners, such as a four or six prong configuration with bezel reinforcement as desired, to minimize exposure to knocks while allowing the radiant cut to display its full scintillating potential. Routine care is straightforward, using warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding steam and harsh chemicals, to preserve the excellent polish and the untreated color.

For the discerning collector or lapidary investor seeking a natural, intensely colored example from a reputable source, this 2.28 carat radiant brownish pink tourmaline from Sri Lanka represents a compelling acquisition. Its combination of an attractive elongated radiant geometry, excellent polish, notable color intensity, and documented lack of enhancement places it in a category prized by connoisseurs who value both aesthetic presence and gemological integrity. At The Natural Gemstone Company we select stones with an emphasis on provenance, cut quality, and optical character, and this piece exemplifies those priorities. We recommend accompanying documentation or independent gemological verification for provenance sensitive collections, and we are available to provide detailed imaging, facet analysis, or setting advice to ensure this tourmaline integrates seamlessly into a high end collection.