3.17 Ct. Green Tourmaline from Brazil

From a hidden pocket of Brazil where the earth folds and mineral-rich veins thread through granite, this green tourmaline began as molten whispers and patient pressure, taking form over millennia. Local miners carefully extracted the crystal by hand, separating it from the matrix with respect and experience passed down through generations. The rough was inspected for clarity and color, and the stone chosen for its transparent body and naturally vivid green tone. At our workshop the gem was gently heat treated to refine and stabilize its hue, a common and disclosed enhancement that brings forward the intense color you see, while preserving the character that only a natural Brazilian tourmaline can provide. Each step of the journey from mine to market has been documented with care, because at The Natural Gemstone Company we believe the story behind a gem is as important as its final brilliance.

The cutter shaped this piece into a graceful pear, creating a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and depth, measured precisely at 15.72 x 7.60 x 4.76 mm and weighing 3.17 carats. Under loupe and eye level inspection the clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, allowing tiny natural inclusions to remind you of the stone s origin while maintaining a clean, transparent appearance to the naked eye. The excellent polish magnifies the interplay of light within the pavilion, producing lively flashes that emphasize the intense color intensity throughout the gem. Imagine this pear shaped tourmaline set as a pendant that draws the eye, or as a bespoke ring where the tapered point follows the finger gracefully, or incorporated into a pair of earrings to frame the face with green fire. We are ready to advise on settings and complementary metals to enhance the gem s warmth and brilliance, and to provide full disclosure of origin and treatment so you can wear this stone with confidence and connection. This tourmaline is more than a jewel, it is a narrative of land, hands, and skill, presented to you by The Natural Gemstone Company, crafted for those who value authenticity and beauty in equal measure.