2.97 Ct. Tourmaline from Brazil

From the heart of Brazil to the light of your jewelry setting, this green tourmaline carries a story that begins deep in ancient pegmatites, where molten fluids and minerals danced together over millions of years to give birth to crystals of rich complexity. Miners in Brazil coaxed this gem from a vein that has long been respected for producing tourmalines with fine color and clarity, and every facet of the stone we offer has been informed by that origin story. The Natural Gemstone Company sourced this example with an eye for both aesthetic appeal and geological pedigree, and the journey from rough to finished gem was handled with care that honors the stone itself, preserving its natural character while enhancing its best qualities.

Measured precisely at 2.97 carat, and cut into a cushion shape with dimensions of 9.08 x 6.83 x 6.26 mm, this tourmaline is a study in balance between size and wearability. The cutter chose a fancy cut that plays with light in unexpected ways, creating flashes of vitality across the crown and pavilion that invite longer looks. The color is described as medium intense green, a hue that sits comfortably between vivid and subtle, offering versatility for daily wear and evening elegance alike. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, which means the gem reads as transparent and clean to the unaided eye, while retaining the tiny natural characteristics that are the fingerprint of its origin. The polish is excellent, permitting full return of light, and the stone has undergone a disclosed heat treatment to refine and stabilize its color, a common and accepted enhancement that increases the gem s long term stability and beauty.

Beyond its physical attributes this green tourmaline carries cultural resonance that enriches its presence in a piece of jewelry. Green tourmaline has been prized across cultures as a symbol of growth, renewal, and healing, connected to the verdant cycles of nature that inspired its color. Worn as a single solitaire, set as the heart of a pendant, or paired with warm metals that bring out its green tones, this gem can translate into an heirloom that speaks to personal stories of transformation and hope. Its cushion silhouette gives it a classic yet contemporary profile, allowing designers to create pieces that feel timeless while remaining fresh. For collectors and designers who value stones with personality tied to place, the Brazilian origin adds an extra chapter of provenance that deepens the connection to landscape and craft.

When considered as an investment this tourmaline offers several attributes that support future appreciation in value. The near three carat weight places it in a size class that is less common than smaller commercial stones, and collectors pay premiums for well cut examples that display medium intense color and very high polish. Brazilian tourmalines have a market that values both origin and color, and as fine gem material becomes scarcer in historically productive deposits, stones with documented provenance tend to gain interest. The disclosed heat treatment is important to note for transparency, and while untreated stones can command higher prices in some segments, many informed buyers recognize that stable and properly disclosed treatments enhance marketability and longevity. Market trends have shown growing interest in colored gemstones as alternative investments to conventional assets, driven by taste shifts toward unique jewelry, increasing demand from emerging collectors, and a limited global supply of top quality material. To support confident acquisition The Natural Gemstone Company provides full disclosure and documentation, and we recommend independent certification when you plan to include a gem in a long term collection. Proper care, insured storage, and thoughtful setting will preserve the stone s beauty and its potential to appreciate, making this green tourmaline not only a wearable expression of nature s art, but also a considered asset for the future.