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5.37 Ct. Cabochon Tourmaline from Mozambique
This loose stone ships by Sep 1
Item ID: | K11281 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.47 Width: 9.46 Height: 7.19 |
Weight: | 5.37 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Sugar Loaf |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Mozambique |
Per carat price: help | $101 |
High in the verdant landscapes of Mozambique, where lush greenery stretches across the horizon, a remarkable gemstone lies hidden beneath the layers of time. This exquisite green tourmaline embarks on its journey from the depths of the earth, its formation a testament to nature's patience and creativity. Deep within the earth's embrace, minerals meld together over millennia, giving rise to the vibrant tourmaline, born of pressure and time. With its distinctive hue reminiscent of the leaves in the height of summer, this gemstone captures the essence of the land from which it originates.
Our dedicated miners, with generations of knowledge passed down to them, dig through the rich red soil, their expertise guiding them to these hidden treasures. The Mozambique tourmaline is unearthed with care, each piece a fragment of the region's natural wealth waiting to be unveiled. Once in sunlight, the raw potential of this gem is evident, yet it requires the loving touch of human craftsmanship to truly shine. Embracing both the traditions and innovations of gemstone cutting, The Natural Gemstone Company melds old-world skills with modern precision to reveal the stone's full radiance.
The artful cut of the tourmaline is nothing short of alchemy. Our master craftsmen employ the sugar loaf technique, a choice rare and deliberate. This particular style transforms the rough stone into a treasure that echoes the rolling hills of its birthplace. The sugar loaf cut enlivens the depths of the green tourmaline by accentuating its optical properties, bringing forth an unrivaled glow. As light touches its surface, it dances across the facets, igniting a cascade of emerald hues that shift with every glance. This cut not only maintains the gem's natural brilliance but enhances it, allowing light to caress the curved domes and reflecting an inner world of color that captivates endlessly.
In the hands of skilled artisans, the gem is polished until it attains an excellent finish, enhancing its clarity and depth. Its clarity grade of very slightly included speaks to its pureness, with only minimal interruptions within its structure, allowing the vivid color intensity to captivate the beholder's gaze. Each element of its meticulously crafted form works in harmony to emphasize a balance between nature and skill, linking the inheritor of this gemstone directly to its primal origins in Mozambique.
This five-point-thirty-seven carat cushion-shaped green tourmaline from The Natural Gemstone Company is more than just a jewel. It is a story of transformation, from earth-born wonder to human-crafted beauty. The journey of this gemstone reflects an extraordinary bond between nature’s raw magnificence and human artistry. Owning this stone is to envisage a slice of the Mozambican countryside shimmering with life and light, to wear a deep connection forged between the hands of the earth and the heartbeats of artisans. This is more than a gemstone; it is a narrative, waiting to be worn, cherished, and told anew.


