2.66 Ct. Tourmaline from Mozambique

One beautiful transparent 2.66 carat oval shape pink tourmaline is presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, a gem that combines generous dimensions and refined cutting to deliver immediate visual appeal, the stone measures 10.11 x 8.08 x 5.09 mm, and it has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation with a lively face up color, the mixed brilliant design uses a well proportioned crown and pavilion to create a dynamic play of light, and the excellent polish on the facets ensures crisp reflections and maximum light return, this tourmaline displays an intense color intensity that reads as vivid pink to slightly purplish pink under neutral lighting, the clarity grade is eye clean as evaluated at eye level, meaning that no significant inclusions are visible without magnification, the stone has been heat treated to enhance and stabilize its color, and the origin is Mozambique, a region known for producing tourmalines with strong, saturated hues and attractive clarity.

For the educated buyer, the combination of carat weight, proportions, clarity and origin is significant, a 2.66 carat tourmaline in an eye clean state is uncommon in the intense pink category, and the generous 10.11 x 8.08 mm table provides an elegant presence in most jewelry designs, eye clean grading at eye level indicates that the gem will present a clean window with minimal distraction from inclusions, this is particularly important in transparent colored stones where internal features can break up color and reduce brilliance, Mozambique is an important source because its pegmatite hosted tourmalines often crystallize with strong chromophores, collectors and connoisseurs recognize that provenance can influence both aesthetic character and market value, heat treatment is a common and accepted enhancement in tourmaline, when properly disclosed and performed it refines color without compromising structural integrity, at The Natural Gemstone Company we disclose this treatment openly, and we provide informed guidance on how this enhancement affects long term appearance and care.

Optically the gem benefits from the inherent properties of tourmaline, the species typically displays noticeable pleochroism, showing slightly different pink tones when viewed from different crystallographic directions, the mixed brilliant cut in this piece has been chosen to maximize both brilliancy and color saturation, in bright diffused daylight the pavilion and crown facets coordinate to reveal the gem s intense face up pink with lively flashes of lighter pink highlights, under cool white LED lighting the stone maintains its vibrancy with crisp facet reflections, under incandescent or halogen sources the warmer spectral output enhances the stone s red component producing a richer, slightly warmer pink, in candlelight and other warmer low intensity sources the gem will take on a more romantic, deeper tone, under spotlighting the mixed cut delivers scintillation that outlines the oval silhouette with dynamic contrasts between intense color zones and bright facet reflections, because the gem is transparent and well cut, it will show strong internal light return in most common lighting environments, collectors should expect attractive performance in both daytime and evening settings.

When considering practical use and long term enjoyment, tourmaline offers resilience suitable for many jewelry applications, tourmaline generally ranks around 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, which means it is durable enough for rings, pendants and earrings with reasonable precautions, the oval shape and dimensions of this stone allow for elegant bezel or prong settings that protect the girdle and corners, because this particular gem is eye clean and finely polished, it will sit prominently in a solitaire ring or as the focal center of a bespoke design, cleaning is straightforward with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoid harsh chemical treatments, sudden temperature shocks and prolonged exposure to extreme heat since these conditions can affect color or cause damage, we recommend routine inspection of the setting to ensure secure mounting, at The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the quality of this Mozambique pink tourmaline, we provide detailed documentation on grading, treatment and origin, and we are available to advise on mounting options that preserve the gem s beauty while maximizing wearability.