2.90ct Ceylon Brown Tourmaline - Pear
2.90ct Ceylon Brown Tourmaline - Pear
Product Details
| Gem Type | Natural Tourmaline |
| Carat Weight | 2.90 ct |
| Dimensions | 11.05 × 7.57 × 6.11 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Pear Mixed Cut |
| Colour | Brown (Dravite) |
| Origin | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
| Certification | Arctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL) |
This 2.90ct natural Ceylon brown tourmaline presents a warm, earthy brown tone that sets it apart from the more common green and pink tourmaline varieties. Cut into an elegant pear shape with substantial 11.05 × 7.57 mm dimensions, it commands attention as a statement gemstone with genuine rarity in the market.
Brown tourmaline. Known in gemology as dravite. Is among the rarest tourmaline colours to find in gem quality. While most buyers are familiar with pink and green varieties, collectors prize dravite for its distinctive warm tones and exceptional scarcity in sizes above 2 carats.
Origin & Certification
This tourmaline originates from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), an island whose complex metamorphic geology produces tourmaline in an extraordinary range of colours. Brown tourmaline from Sri Lankan deposits is particularly scarce, making certified specimens a genuine collector's find.
The Arctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL) has examined this stone and confirmed its natural origin, tourmaline species, and quality characteristics on the accompanying certificate. Independent certification ensures full transparency for buyers.
Why Brown Tourmaline
Tourmaline is one of the most colour-diverse mineral families in existence, but brown (dravite) tourmaline in gem quality is genuinely uncommon. While pink and green tourmalines are widely available, a 2.90ct dravite with good clarity and a well-executed pear cut is the kind of stone that experienced collectors seek out precisely because it is so difficult to find.
The pear shape is one of the most flattering cuts for tourmaline at this size, the elongated silhouette maximises visual presence, making this stone ideal for a dramatic pendant, a collector's display piece, or a unique engagement ring for someone who values individuality over convention.
At $900 AUD for nearly 3 carats of certified rare-colour tourmaline, this stone offers collector-grade value in a category where comparable specimens are difficult to source at any price.
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- Browse our full Ceylon Tourmaline collection
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What is brown tourmaline (dravite)?
Brown tourmaline belongs to the dravite species within the tourmaline mineral group. It gets its warm brown colour from magnesium and iron in its crystal structure. Gem-quality dravite is considerably rarer than green or pink tourmaline.
Where does this brown tourmaline come from?
This tourmaline is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), one of the world's premier gemstone-producing regions. Sri Lanka's pegmatite deposits produce tourmaline in a wide range of colours, though brown specimens are particularly scarce.
Can a pear-shaped tourmaline be set in a ring?
Yes. The pear shape is elegant in solitaire and halo ring settings. Tourmaline rates 7-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable for everyday wear. The 11.05 × 7.57 mm dimensions make this stone well suited for a statement pendant or cocktail ring.
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