1.02ct Ceylon Green Tourmaline - Cushion
1.02ct Ceylon Green Tourmaline - Cushion
Product Details
| Gem Type | Natural Tourmaline |
| Carat Weight | 1.02 ct |
| Dimensions | 7.25 × 6.42 × 3.33 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Rectangle Cushion Mixed Cut |
| Colour | Green |
| Origin | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
| Certification | Arctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL) |
This 1.02ct natural Ceylon green tourmaline displays a lively green hue with pleasing transparency through its rectangle cushion mixed cut. Sourced from the gem-bearing gravels of Sri Lanka, it carries the bright, vivid saturation that distinguishes Ceylon tourmaline from material found in other origins.
Green tourmaline is one of nature's most versatile coloured gemstones, offering rich green tones without the premium price tag of emerald or tsavorite garnet. At just over one carat with generous 7.25 × 6.42 mm proportions, this stone delivers strong face-up presence ideal for a pendant, ring, or earring setting.
Origin & Certification
This tourmaline originates from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), an island celebrated for producing coloured gemstones of exceptional quality for over two millennia. While Sri Lanka is best known for sapphires, its tourmaline deposits yield stones with distinctive colour characteristics shaped by the island's unique pegmatite geology.
The Arctic Gem Certification Laboratory (AGCL) has authenticated this stone's natural origin, species identification, and quality characteristics on the accompanying certificate. Independent certification provides buyers with confidence in the stone's authenticity.
Why Green Tourmaline
Tourmaline is one of the most colour-diverse gemstone families in the world, occurring in virtually every hue. Green tourmaline. Also known as verdelite. Is prized for its vivid colour range from minty pastels to deep forest greens. Unlike emerald, which is typically heavily included and treated with oils, tourmaline offers excellent clarity and durability (7-7.5 Mohs hardness) without treatment.
At $350 AUD, this certified Ceylon green tourmaline represents an ideal entry point for anyone looking to add a quality green gemstone to their collection or create a custom piece of jewellery. The rectangle cushion shape is versatile for both modern and classic ring designs.
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Where does this green tourmaline come from?
This tourmaline is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), one of the world's oldest gemstone sources. Sri Lankan tourmalines are valued for their distinctive colour saturation and natural clarity.
Can green tourmaline be set in a ring?
Yes. Tourmaline rates 7-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for rings, pendants, and earrings. The 7.25 × 6.42 mm rectangle cushion shape works well in prong, bezel, or halo settings.
How does green tourmaline compare to emerald?
Green tourmaline offers similar rich green colour at a fraction of the price. Unlike emerald, which is typically treated with oils and prone to inclusions, tourmaline delivers excellent clarity and greater durability for everyday jewellery.
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