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3.40 Ct. Tourmaline from Mozambique
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Item ID: | K6680 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 11.65 Width: 7.97 Height: 6 |
Weight: | 3.40 Ct. |
Color: help | Pinkish Purple |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Mozambique |
Per carat price: help | $360 |
Before you is a singular opportunity to own a gem that stands apart from the ordinary, a stone reserved for the collector who understands true rarity, a piece that will not be repeated. The Natural Gemstone Company presents a beautiful transparent pinkish purple tourmaline, an exquisite specimen weighing 3.40 carats, shaped into a refined pear silhouette that marries classical elegance with modern geometric precision. From the moment light meets its surface you sense an object crafted by nature and refined by exacting human hands, a gem that offers more than color or weight, it offers membership in a very small circle of connoisseurs who can claim a tourmaline of this caliber. This is not an item of mass production, nor is it an altered substitute for natural beauty. It is a single, untouched example of Mozambique origin, offered with confidence in its provenance and quality by The Natural Gemstone Company.
The proportions are thoughtfully composed, with dimensions of 11.65 x 7.97 x 6.00 mm that balance length and breadth to flatter both classic and contemporary settings, and to maximize the impression of size on the finger or pendant. The mixed brilliant cut employed in this pear form has been executed to exacting standards, combining the scintillating aspects of brilliant faceting on the crown with carefully arranged pavilion geometry to enhance both return of light and internal fire. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, meaning the stone reads as essentially eye clean to most observers, while inviting the microscopic admirer to appreciate natural inclusions that confirm origin and authenticity. Color intensity is intense, the pinkish purple hue living at a rare intersection between feminine rose and aristocratic violet, a tone that changes subtly with light and angle, creating personality and depth. The polish is excellent, a mirror finish that allows facets to snap into view and fade with equal grace, and importantly, there has been no enhancement of any kind to this tourmaline, a true natural statement from Mozambique.
What truly elevates this tourmaline is its geometric faceting, a deliberate architecture of planes and angles designed to extract the maximum possible play of light from the rough. Each facet is placed with intention, the crown facets converging to create dramatic scintillation and the pavilion facets forming a precise lattice that channels light back through the gem with brilliant flashes and a lively pattern of contrast. In a pear shape this geometry is even more compelling, because the tapered end and rounded shoulder work together to produce a directional flash, a guiding line of sparkle that catches the eye and draws it along the length of the stone. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies this effect, marrying broad flashes with pinpoint scintillation so that movement becomes a living display, and the wearer experiences different moods of light with every tilt. The result is a tourmaline that performs like a stage actor when illuminated, revealing depth, texture, and a sense of movement that few stones can match. For the collector who prizes optical performance as much as color purity, this gem offers an immersive visual experience that is as rare as its origin.
Owning this piece means acquiring more than a beautiful stone, it means securing an heirloom with a clear story and unmistakable individuality, a gem that will anchor bespoke jewelry and speak to taste refined by knowledge. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the integrity of this Mozambique tourmaline, and we invite you to consider bespoke mounting options that will honor its geometry, for example a custom bezel that follows the pear silhouette to accentuate length, or a refined prong setting that allows maximum exposure for light to enter and escape. We recommend settings that respect the mixed brilliant cut by allowing movement and exposure, so the stone can show its full spectrum of brilliance and color. Because pieces of this nature are extremely rare and highly sought after, availability is limited, and we encourage direct contact to discuss certification, secure viewing, or assistance with custom design. This tourmaline is a private invitation to join an exclusive circle of owners who appreciate natural, unenhanced gemstones, and it will reward a discerning custodian with decades of admiration and enduring value.






















