3.52 Ct. Tourmaline from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Before you lies a singular treasure from The Natural Gemstone Company, one beautiful transparent orange tourmaline, weighing 3.52 carats, cut in a refined emerald cut shape, with precise dimensions of 11.59 x 6.49 x 5.37 mm. This gem announces itself with a dark color intensity and a depth of tone that feels both ancient and modern, a color that moves between burnt amber and rich cognac as light travels through its step facets. Its clarity has been graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning it retains an eye clean presence and a crystalline transparency that allows the cut and polish to sing. The polish is excellent, the facets crisp and intentional, and importantly the stone is natural with no enhancement, an untreated gem from Ceylon Sri Lanka that carries the provenance and pedigree collectors seek. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this piece as an opportunity to own a gem that is at once wearable and museum worthy, a quiet marvel that rewards close attention and sustains admiration over a lifetime.

In its color and presence this orange tourmaline can be likened to the storied hues of some of historys most celebrated gemstones, while remaining utterly itself. When filtered light grazes its broad table it can evoke the warm, golden fire of the famed Tiffany Yellow Diamond, yet without the overt yellow leaning of that great stone. At times the gem yields an intensity reminiscent of the rare padparadscha sapphires that command devotion for their sunset tones, while at others it recalls the deep, honeyed richness of fine imperial topaz. Its step cut is a nod to the classical elegance of emerald cuts worn by royals and collectors across centuries, providing broad planes that emphasize clarity and sophistication rather than scintillation alone. Where the Hope Diamond was renowned for its singular fame and scale, and the Star of India for its storied history and crystal clarity, this tourmaline offers a different kind of rarity. It is rare because it is natural, untreated, and finely cut, and because orange tourmalines of this quality and dark intensity from Ceylon are found scarcely, making it a piece for those who value authenticity and restrained power.

From a gemological perspective the character of this stone is a study in balance and intentionality. Tourmaline is celebrated for its range of colors and its stability as a wearable gem, and this example has been shaped to maximize both color depth and clarity. The emerald cut, chosen for its long facets and elegant geometry, allows the eye to travel along the stone, revealing layers of color and subtle internal life with each tilt. The grading as very very slightly included at eye level tells you that the inclusions do not interrupt its visual purity, but rather contribute to a natural narrative that is only visible under magnification or careful scrutiny. The dark color intensity gives this tourmaline an almost jewel like gravity, a presence that reads as luxurious in a ring setting or as the centerpiece in a bespoke pendant. No enhancement has been applied, a detail of profound consequence for collectors who insist on untouched material. The origin of Ceylon Sri Lanka further heightens its value, as that island has produced generations of world class gems and carries a geological and historical story that enhances provenance and desirability.

Owning this orange tourmaline from The Natural Gemstone Company places you in a select circle of connoisseurs who recognize both beauty and authenticity. There is only one of this exact stone, a single specimen with its specific weight, cut, dimensions, and natural character. For those assembling an heirloom piece or a private collection this gem answers the demand for something that feels singular and bespoke, not mass produced nor treated to simulate perfection. Imagine it set in platinum with a fine halo, or embraced by a minimalist bezel that lets the color breathe, each option transforming the stone into an intimate emblem of taste and discernment. Our team can guide you through certification and bespoke setting options, and can provide the close up images and detailed examinations collectors expect. This orange Ceylon tourmaline is an invitation to wear history in a contemporary voice, a rare and honest treasure waiting for the hand that appreciates subtle power and true rarity.