Apple Green Tourmaline Ring Gemstone, Flawless Tourmaline Cabochon, Natural Tourmaline Loose Gem, October Birthstone Wedding Ring Stone

Glowing with a crisp, vibrant spring-green tone, this 3.45 Carat Natural Apple Green Tourmaline Cabochon delivers smooth, luminous elegance directly to your workbench. Precision-cut into a balanced 9 x 9 mm Round dome, this stone is calibrated to drop effortlessly into standard 9mm round bezel or prong mountings—giving bench goldsmiths and custom studio designers a seamless setting experience with zero lapidary re-cutting.

Sourced from the renowned gem deposits of Afghanistan, this piece features a rich, juicy apple-green hue that catches light softly across its polished dome. Boasting flawless eye-clean clarity and a well-proportioned 4.8 mm height, the gem maintains strong interior glow and color saturation. It serves as an extraordinary focal point for custom solitaire rings, modern bezel-set designs, or bespoke October birthstone creations.

Gemstone Specifications & Attributes:

• Gemstone: Natural Apple Green Tourmaline

• Form: Loose Ring / Jewelry Gemstone (Cabochon)

• Shape: Round Cabochon

• Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 4.8 mm (Standard Calibrated Size)

• Color: Vivid Apple Green

• Creation Method: Natural

• Weight: 3.45 CT

• Origin: Afghanistan

• Treatment: None (100% Natural)

• Quantity: 1 Piece

• Grade: AAA

• Clarity: Eye Clean

• Transparency: Transparent to Semi-Transparent Luster

• Drilling: Undrilled

• Cut Grade: Excellent Smooth Cabochon Dome

• Hardness: 7.0 - 7.5 on Mohs Scale (Ideal for everyday wear)

• Optical Effect: Smooth Luminous Interior Glow & Fresh Spring Saturation

• Certification: Available upon request

• Calibrated: Yes (Standard 9x9 mm Footprint)

Jeweler Benefits & Bench Advantages:

• Standard 9x9 mm Footprint: Precision calibrated to fit seamlessly into pre-made 9mm round bezel, halo, or prong settings without custom studio modification.

• Fresh Apple-Green Palette: Bright, cheerful green hue provides a unique alternative to traditional emerald or tsavorite cabochons.

• Excellent Daily Durability: A Mohs hardness rating of 7–7.5 provides strong scratch resistance and structural reliability during setting and wear.

• Famous Afghan Provenance: Sourced from classic Afghan tourmaline deposits, highly prized by collectors and fine jewelry makers.

Goldsmith & Setting Advice:

• Metal Pairings: Breathtaking in 18k yellow gold for a warm, organic contrast, or in platinum / white gold to emphasize its crisp, fresh green tones.

• Bench Handling: Highly durable and stable under setting pressure; ideal for full rub-over bezel settings or heavy claw prongs. Cleans safely with warm soapy water and soft brushes.