2.51 Ct. Tourmaline from Brazil

There is a long running conversation between the earth and light that is captured in a single fine gem. This beautiful transparent 2.51 carat asscher octagon shape greenish blue tourmaline from Brazil speaks in that language, and it arrives to you with the quiet authority of a classic. Hand selected by the team at The Natural Gemstone Company, this stone measures 7.06 x 6.94 x 6.04 mm, and the asscher cut reveals those stepped facets that have been associated with timeless elegance for more than a century. The color intensity is intense, the polish is excellent, and the clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the stone is exceptionally clean to the eye while retaining the natural fingerprint of its creation. The gem has been heat treated, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement that deepens tone and unifies color while honoring the gem trade practices that have produced many of the world classic jewels.

The asscher cut and octagon outline work together to create an architectural stage for the greenish blue hues to perform. Step facets form broad, luminous planes that emphasize depth and symmetry, offering both the stoic calm of deep color and a vivid inner glow when the gem moves under light. From the top view the table opens like a window into the heart of the crystal, and from the side the pavilion echoes the geometry of the cut to concentrate brilliance and color saturation. The transparency of this tourmaline allows light to travel through the stone with minimal interruption, so each plane becomes a curtain that filters and focuses the greenish blue, revealing subtle shifts from teal to deep ocean blue as viewing angle and light source change. With dimensions that are ideal for a refined solitaire ring, an elegant pendant, or a bespoke piece that honors traditional settings, this gem is versatile, wearable, and rooted in a heritage of classic gem cutting.

When you consider a gemstone purchase you will encounter lab grown alternatives, and those stones have their own strengths. Lab grown gems are often priced more accessibly, and they can offer consistent color and clarity for designers who need uniformity. A natural tourmaline such as this, however, carries advantages that are hard to replicate in a laboratory. Natural stones are objects of natural history, born of geological forces and time, and they contain minute inclusions and growth patterns that are a record of their passage through the earth. The phrase very very slightly included evaluated at eye level is a shorthand for a stone that is essentially eye clean, while still bearing the unique characteristics that attest to a natural origin. Provenance matters, and the fact that this tourmaline is Brazilian links it to a rich tradition of South American gem mining and to specific geological conditions that produce the best greenish blue hues. Heat treatment in the trade is an accepted means of revealing the gem s natural potential, not a way of creating color from nothing, and for many collectors and connoisseurs a heat treated natural stone is preferable to a lab grown simile because it retains the rarity and individual story that define collectible gemstones.

Owning a natural tourmaline from The Natural Gemstone Company is to take part in a lineage of adornment that values legacy and the sense of continuity that only natural materials can provide. The asscher octagon shape lends itself to designs that reference art deco and classical periods, so the gem will sit comfortably in a setting that evokes handsomely disciplined geometry and restrained luxury. For those who prioritize an investment in character rather than simple uniformity, a natural stone offers a unique dialogue between maker, wearer, and the planet. If you seek a gem that will become an heirloom, that will carry a provenance and an aesthetic that ages with dignity, this 2.51 carat greenish blue tourmaline from Brazil, with its intense color intensity, excellent polish, and exceptional eye level clarity, presents a rare opportunity. The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to present this piece to discerning clients who value tradition, and we welcome inquiries about custom settings, viewing arrangements, and documentation that further illuminate the geological and gemological story of this stone.