4.50 Ct. Cabochon Tourmaline from Mozambique

This translucent 4.50 carat round green tourmaline, measuring 9.14 by 9.11 by 5.97 millimeters, offers a rare combination of natural character and wearable size that stands out from the typical market offerings. Cut as a cabochon with an excellent polish, this piece displays a soft, even dome that emphasizes its medium light green color intensity and internal depth, providing a gentle glow that faceted stones often sacrifice for brilliance. Unlike many commercial stones that are heat treated, irradiated, or dyed to achieve uniform color, this Mozambique tourmaline is completely natural, no enhancement, which makes it a more honest and enduring choice for collectors and designers. The clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, meaning that under normal wear the stone reads clean and lively, while the subtle inclusions add natural texture and provenance that synthetic alternatives cannot replicate. When compared to similarly sized emeralds or treated tourmalines, this cabochon offers superior value, because emeralds frequently require oiling to appear presentable and many tourmalines on the market are enhanced; this gem’s untreated origin and fine polish deliver authenticity and immediate wearability.

From a design and investment perspective, The Natural Gemstone Company positions this Mozambique green tourmaline as a superior option for those who want a natural, characterful gem with reliable quality, without paying the premium attached to heavily included or treated stones. The cabochon cut lends itself perfectly to bespoke settings, artisan rings, and pendants where a smooth, organic look is desired, and its 4.50 carat weight gives substantial presence on the hand or as a pendant focal. Compared to mass-market green gems such as green quartz or low-grade synthetics that may look similar in photos but lack depth and provenance, this tourmaline has verifiable origin, natural color, and a clarity profile that balances beauty with authenticity. If you seek a green gem that combines natural elegance, excellent polish, and superior value, this Mozambique tourmaline from The Natural Gemstone Company is a standout choice. Contact us for additional photos, setting suggestions, or to discuss how this stone will perform in the specific design you have in mind.