7.47 Ct. Cabochon Tourmaline from Mozambique

This 7.47 carat purplish pink tourmaline from Mozambique, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, is presented in a cushion outline with near square proportions, measuring 10.33 by 10.29 by 7.47 millimeters, and executed in a traditional sugar loaf cut. The sugar loaf faceting emphasizes a high domed crown with triangular facets converging to a central apex, creating deep internal color zones and controlled light return rather than a scintillation driven brilliance. Proportions are balanced to retain weight while achieving an intense color intensity, the tone sitting in the rich purplish pink range with minimal windowing even at the facet junctions. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, with inclusions that do not disrupt overall transparency or the visually saturated face up color. Polish is excellent across crown and pavilion facets, and symmetry is precise, with the apex well centered and a consistent culet treatment that maintains even light performance. No enhancement has been applied, so the gem displays its natural color and internal character, a quality that is particularly valued by connoisseurs and collectors.

Optically this tourmaline demonstrates the material character of Mozambique stones, offering a velvety, saturated color that is reinforced by the sugar loaf geometry, and localized internal reflections that produce subtle color zoning under directional lighting. The cut minimizes table leakage and concentrates chroma toward the viewer, which is advantageous for single stone settings where color impact is paramount. Given the very slightly included clarity, a bezel or partial bezel mounting will both protect the girdle and present the depth of color without distracting reflections from the setting. Care recommendations include gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding extreme thermal or ultrasonic exposure when inclusions are present. For clients seeking a technical statement piece, this cushion sugar loaf tourmaline combines weight retention, intense natural color, and classical cutting technique, making it an excellent candidate for bespoke rings or pendant designs where the stone is showcased as a color forward centerpiece.