3.12 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A study in refined warmth, this orange tourmaline presents itself as an object of immediate desire, an exquisite culmination of color, clarity, and proportion. Weighing an elegant 3.12 carats, its emerald cut measures 11.47 x 6.42 x 5.07 mm, a scale that is rare for this hue yet perfectly balanced for signature jewellery pieces. The transparency is striking, the clarity grade reported as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, allowing uninterrupted vistas through the stone that reveal the depth and consistency of its tone. The color intensity is vivid, a rich and saturated orange that maintains vibrancy even under softer light, and the polish is excellent, every facet rendered with precision to create those serene broad flashes that only a masterful emerald cut can deliver. This tourmaline has not undergone enhancement, leaving its inherent beauty untouched, and its provenance is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source that contributes to the gem's distinctive character and pedigree.

What places this gem in a class of its own is the intersection of size and color rarity. Orange tourmalines of vivid saturation are rarely found in stones surpassing three carats, and when they do appear they are often compromised by strong inclusions or uneven tone. This specimen is exceptional because it offers both a remarkable scale and an uncompromised, evenly distributed vivid orange that reads as both warm and sophisticated. The emerald cut further amplifies the stone's rarity, emphasizing the continuous color rather than scattering it, which is the effect produced by finer step facets and elongated tables. In comparison to more common small or pastel orange tourmalines, this gem behaves like a statement, not an accent. Under direct light it emits a lantern like glow, and under ambient illumination it becomes a rich, velvety presence that anchors any design. For connoisseurs who seek items that stand apart from mainstream choices, this tourmaline offers scarcity that translates into desirability, and desirability that can be appreciated immediately upon sight and treasured for generations.

Owning this orange tourmaline from The Natural Gemstone Company is an affirmation of cultivated taste, a deliberate choice to possess a natural, untreated gem that communicates refined restraint and confident elegance. The piece invites the imagination of the jeweller and the wearer, pairing equally well with modern minimalism as it does with classic, bespoke settings. Visualize it set in warm yellow gold to enhance the amber undertones, or envisioned in a clean platinum bezel to create a dramatic contrast that highlights the stone's clarity and step cut lines. Because it is free of enhancements, its value is rooted in natural scarcity and provenance, qualities that resonate with collectors who value authenticity above all. Its dimensions make it ideal for a centerpiece ring that reads as both contemporary and timeless, or as the defining element of a pendant that commands attention without ostentation.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we curate pieces that elevate personal style while offering a lasting investment in natural beauty. This 3.12 carat emerald cut orange tourmaline from Ceylon, Sri Lanka is more than a gemstone, it is a declaration of individuality and a celebration of rare natural conditions aligned with expert cutting. For the discerning buyer seeking a stone that is unusual in both scale and chroma, this is an opportunity to own a gem whose presence will be felt in any room, a jewel to be handed down as a sign of impeccable taste. We invite you to explore how this tourmaline can be transformed into a piece that reflects your signature, and to speak with our specialists about bespoke mounting options and secure acquisition pathways.