3.24 Ct. Tourmaline from Mozambique

This transparent 3.24 carat pear shape tourmaline measures 12.28 x 7.87 x 6.43 mm, and displays an evocative greenish blue hue with intense color intensity. The gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a faceting scheme designed to emphasize both scintillation and internal depth, and it carries an excellent polish that enhances light return across the table and pavilion. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which yields attractive internal character without detracting from overall transparency. The stone has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement used to refine color uniformity, and its documented origin is Mozambique, a well known source for richly colored tourmalines. The proportions and weight of this pear shaped gem make it suitable for designs that take advantage of its elongated profile and well defined point, and The Natural Gemstone Company presents it as a single, high quality loose gem for bespoke jewelry work.

This tourmaline adapts readily to a wide range of settings, from a refined solitaire pendant where the stone is set point down to emphasize drop and movement, to a tapered three stone ring where tapered baguettes or trapeze side stones accentuate the pear silhouette. For daily wear pieces, a bezel or V prong for the pointed end provides additional protection, while traditional four or five prong mounts can maximize brilliance in a ring or pendant. The mixed brilliant cut complements halo treatments, where a rim of melee diamonds or colored sapphires will increase apparent size and contrast the intense greenish blue, and allows for creative asymmetric designs such as offset settings or east west orientations in contemporary rings and earrings. Metal choices include warm yellow gold to enrich green tones, rose gold to soften the palette, or platinum and white gold to create a cool, high contrast presentation. The stone also performs well in bespoke brooches and statement cocktail rings where its depth and polish can be showcased under open gallery settings. When commissioning a custom piece, consider the protective needs of the pear point, the desired visual emphasis on color versus brilliance, and the compatibility of side stones or metal color to reach the intended aesthetic. For detailed mounting recommendations, CAD mockups, and setting services, The Natural Gemstone Company can provide technical guidance and custom design support.