2.99 Ct. Cabochon Tourmaline from Mozambique

This listing presents a single transparent tourmaline weighing 2.99 carat, cut into a cushion outline with overall dimensions of 7.99 by 7.85 by 4.96 mm, coming to market from Mozambique. The body color is a purplish pink with vivid color intensity, showing strong saturation across the table and crown. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, presenting clean visual appeal with minor internal features that do not detract from the stone when mounted. The cut style is a sugar loaf, and the finish is an excellent polish, with no enhancement applied to alter the natural material. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this specimen as a natural, untreated example of Mozambique tourmaline, suitable for collectors and for use in precision jewelry work.

The sugar loaf treatment of this stone deserves technical attention, because this cutting approach combines a rounded, domed crown with carefully flattened pavilion facets to balance weight retention and optical performance. The sugar loaf form in this cushion outline produces a broad, gently domed table region that enhances perceived color saturation, while the shallow pavilion minimizes the common windowing effect that can dilute hue in deep colored tourmaline. Faceting emphasis has been placed on symmetry of the crown facets to control light leakage and to create a warmth and depth to the purplish pink tones rather than sharp flashes. The cushion silhouette yields soft rounded corners and a pleasing visual spread for its 2.99 carat weight, making the face up size appear generous relative to stones with deeper pavilion proportions.

From a clarity and craftsmanship perspective this sample exhibits very slightly included clarity at eye level, which in tourmaline commonly corresponds to fine silk like trails or minute crystal inclusions that are stable and do not compromise toughness. The internal features present in this piece remain small and sparse, and they can act as natural identifiers without imparting durability concerns. The polish is excellent, creating smooth facet junctions and a bright reflective response across the dome, which is particularly important in a sugar loaf cut where the crown surface area predominates in the visual experience. The girdle is finished with consistent thickness to facilitate secure setting, and the stone shows no evidence of re polishing or surface reaching. Given tourmaline hardness in the mid range on the common mineral hardness scale, standard wear considerations apply, and the robust polish here supports daily wear when set with appropriate protective design choices.

For gemological buyers and bespoke jewelers this purplish pink Mozambique tourmaline offers a combination of vivid color intensity, natural provenance, and artisanal cutting that simplifies design decisions. The sugar loaf cushion can be mounted in an open back bezel to maximize light interaction, or in a low profile prong setting that protects the dome while allowing the color to show freely. The apparent stability and absence of enhancement are advantageous for clients seeking natural authenticity. The Natural Gemstone Company can provide detailed imagery and documentation on request, and can assist with recommended mounting layouts to preserve the stone geometry and to exploit the saturated face up color. This tourmaline is an excellent candidate for a statement ring, a refined pendant, or a bespoke piece where color driven impact is the primary design goal. Please contact The Natural Gemstone Company for additional technical data, viewing options, and certification pathways.