3.01 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are moments when a stone appears as if plucked from a secret garden at dawn, a single dewdrop of color that seems to hold a world within it, and this 3.01 carat oval tourmaline is such a moment. Its yellowish green breathes of new leaves and gentle sunlight, a hue both tender and vibrant that will catch the eye and linger in the memory. In the light it wakes and becomes a small, living sun, a jewel that speaks softly and insistently of beginnings, of quiet promises, of afternoons that stretch like a sigh. From the heart of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this gem arrives to you unaltered by human heat or artifice, its honesty preserved with no enhancement, so that what you give is pure and true. As a curator at The Natural Gemstone Company I can tell you that few stones carry such a clear conversation between color and clarity, and when set to the hand it becomes an intimate proclamation, a striking gift for someone who deserves a treasure as distinctive as their smile.

Under a loupe and to the eye this oval tourmaline reads like a study in luminous restraint, its mixed brilliant cut balancing the fire of a brilliant crown with the depth of a traditional pavilion, producing scintillation that dances with every gesture. Measuring 8.39 by 7.54 by 5.28 millimeters, its proportions allow it to sit gracefully on a finger or float as the centerpiece of a pendant, present yet not overpowering. The clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, a grade that assures a clean, bright window into the gem’s soul while retaining the natural character that makes true gemstones alive. The medium color intensity gives it versatility, a green that reads fresh and modern in contemporary settings and as timeless and poetic against warm golds or cool silvers. The polish is excellent, each facet honed to mirror light like a tiny pool, the finish the work of skilled hands that understood how best to reveal the tourmaline’s inner glow.

Imagine offering this gem as a gift and watching it transform in another person’s hands, the yellowish green whispering of spring and the steady promise of summer. It makes a striking gift because it is both uncommon and immediately approachable, a piece that will be remembered not for ostentation but for intimacy and thoughtfulness. For an engagement ring it speaks of partnership rooted in renewal, for an anniversary it becomes a bright punctuation in a long sentence of shared life, for a birthday or a milestone it arrives as a verdant benediction of growth and hope. This tourmaline’s gentle brilliance flatters gold in its warm embrace, and sings with the cool serenity of white metals, allowing you to tailor the setting to the wearer’s personality. I can help you envision it in a delicate prong setting for maximum light, in a bezel for everyday elegance, or as the center of a halo that frames its green with a ring of supporting diamonds to amplify its glow. We can also advise on matching pairings or complementary accent stones to craft a piece that feels like a bespoke poem.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we take care to present gemstones that will become personal heirlooms, and I stand ready to guide you through selection, setting, and care. This Sri Lankan tourmaline arrives to you as a complete expression of nature’s artistry, evaluated by experienced gemologists and finished with a polish that lets its light speak. If you imagine this as a surprise, I will help you plan the reveal with refined packaging and discreet shipping, and if you see it as the beginning of a commission, I will work with our jewelers to bring your vision to life. Gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will keep its sparkle, and occasional professional checks will ensure prongs and settings remain secure through a lifetime of wear. Reach out to me and let us craft a moment with this luminous oval tourmaline, a striking gift that will be worn, cherished, and remembered, a little green sun to warm someone special every day.