If you’ve ever visited MADLY and checked out our extensive Tourmaline collection, you may have noticed that Tourmalines are often shaped as rectangles, be it ‘Emerald’ cut, rectangular step-cuts or elongated cushions.
The best lapidarists understand that each stone has an ideal shape that helps maximise its full potential. And for Tourmalines, that shape happens to be rectangles — here’s why!
Shape of the gem rough
Tourmalines grow in long, elongated clusters with flat sides. Thus, rectangles just make sense, since it utilises the natural formation of the crystals to its advantage. This helps to make the most of the rough weight for a bigger, bolder stone!
Colour
When it comes to coloured gems, it’s all about that vibrant hue! Or in the case of bi- and tri-coloured Tourmalines, HUES! Watermelon Tourmalines like the ring above are cut in long rectangles to showcase their unique colour zoning of pink/red to green. Aligning the table facet parallel to the crystal’s length, helps capture and display this stunning colour contrast more effectively.
So now you know! 😉
Rectangular shapes may be the ‘ideal’ shape but here at MADLY, we take pride in offering the widest variety of coloured gems in Singapore, including Tourmalines in a diverse range of cuts. So, whether you’re drawn to rectangles or eager to explore other captivating cuts, MADLY has it all!