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2.85 Ct. Tourmaline from Afghanistan
This loose stone ships by Apr 7
Item ID: | K22732 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.29 Width: 8.21 Height: 6.36 |
Weight: | 2.85 Ct. |
Color: help | Pink |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $295 |
From the windblown terraces of Afghanistan to the quiet workbench where skilled hands shape light, this 2.85 carat cushion pink tourmaline carries a story of place and patience. Mined in a region known for its rare and vivid tourmalines, the rough was selected by our sourcing specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company for its transparency and hue, and entrusted to an artisan cutter who translated the stone s natural beauty into a mixed brilliant cushion. Measuring 8.29 x 8.21 x 6.36 mm, the gem displays a balanced spread and comfortable proportions, while the mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation and depth. Its medium color intensity yields a feminine and versatile pink that reads beautifully in both daylight and incandescent light, and its clarity, rated very slightly included at eye level, allows the gem to remain visually clean while offering the character of a natural stone. The polish is excellent, and the gem is free of any enhancements, a testament to its natural origin and the care applied at every stage of its journey.
When considering everyday wear and long term enjoyment, hardness is an important factor, and tourmaline rates about 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. This places it close to quartz, a familiar and durable gem, while remaining softer than corundum gems such as sapphire and ruby which rate 9, and much softer than diamond which is 10. In practical terms, this pink tourmaline offers good durability for rings, pendants, and earrings when set thoughtfully, while benefiting from protective settings for high wear pieces. We recommend bezel settings or secure prongs for rings, and caution against exposing the stone to harsh blows, rough abrasion, or prolonged chemical exposure. Cleaning is best done with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and storing the gem separately will prevent incidental scratching. At The Natural Gemstone Company we are proud to offer this Afghanistan pink tourmaline as an unenhanced, hand finished gem that blends natural provenance with precise cutting, and we are happy to advise on settings and care so this stone can become a cherished part of your collection for years to come.
