3.85 Ct. Cabochon Tourmaline from Mozambique

From the rich, iron tinted soils of Mozambique this green tourmaline began its journey as a pocket of crystalline promise deep within metamorphic rock, formed over eons as boron rich fluids threaded through fractures and slowly built color and clarity, local miners with generational knowledge carefully extracted the rough, recognizing the deep green hue that would later reveal itself with light, at The Natural Gemstone Company we value that human link between earth and finished gem, this particular stone is translucent with a dark color intensity that carries depth rather than opacity, weighing 3.85 carats with dimensions of 10.35 by 7.95 by 5.79 millimeters, its oval silhouette was chosen to respect the natural lines of the rough, no enhancement was applied so what you see is wholly natural, the inclusion profile is described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a testament to the integrity of the crystal, culturally Mozambique tourmalines have been prized for their connection to verdant landscapes and for use in talismans that celebrate resilience, each facet of this story is retained in the material, and it arrives to the cutter bearing both geological time and human care.

In the hands of a skilled lapidary the rough was guided into a classic cabochon cut, a decision that honors the stone’s translucence and invites a deep, glassy polish to reveal inner flashes and subtle internal features, the cabochon dome accentuates the rich green and allows the subtle play of light to travel across the surface, the polish is excellent, creating a mirror like finish that enhances wearability and the visual mass on the finger or pendant, at 3.85 carats this oval cabochon sits comfortably when set, its proportions provide presence without overwhelming a design, the very slightly included clarity adds character and confirms the natural origin, for a collector seeking authenticity or for a designer imagining a bespoke piece this tourmaline offers a narrative as much as an aesthetic, at The Natural Gemstone Company we can advise on settings that celebrate the stone’s depth, for example bezel work that frames the cabochon or a simple solitary mount that lets the green sing, this gem arrives to you having traveled from Mozambique’s heart to expert hands, ready to become a cherished center of a unique piece.