Pink Tourmaline — Step-Cut Rectangle, Afghanistan
From
A$600.00
A small, softly-pink tourmaline from Afghanistan — step-cut into a clean rectangle, the kind of stone that doesn't need elaborate setting to look right. Untreated and hand-selected for the studio.
Design ideas:
— A delicate solitaire ring with the stone set vertically along the finger
— An east-west ring with the rectangle running horizontally
— A pendant on a fine chain — small and quiet against the throat
— Part of a multi-stone composition, the pink as a soft accent alongside other colours
Available for bespoke design.
Starting from $600 in 100% recycled sterling silver
Starting from $1,300 in 100% recycled 9ct yellow gold
Final price depends on the design chosen. All quotes include sketches, design, and final polish — with no surprise costs. A full quote is provided before any work begins.
The design ideas above are suggestions to start the conversation — we're happy to adjust, mix elements, or explore other directions entirely. This is your piece.
See the matching Green Tourmaline (same cut, same source) →
Also from Afghanistan: see the Tonnya Brown Tourmaline Ring →
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Details
Details:
— Type: Natural pink tourmaline
— Cut: Step-cut rectangle (also called portrait cut)
— Colour: Soft pink, untreated
— Dimensions: 5.41 × 3.54 × 2.05mm
— Weight: 0.41 carats
— Clarity: Minor inclusions (natural — typical of untreated stones)
— Treatment: None
— Origin: Afghanistan (likely Nuristan)
A note on the stone:
Afghanistan — particularly Nuristan province — produces some of the world's finest tourmalines, in colours ranging from green and blue to the familiar pinks. Nuristan tourmalines have been mined and traded for centuries, often at small scale. The pink colour in this stone comes from natural traces of manganese in the crystal; no heat treatment has been used to deepen or shift it.
The step-cut rectangle (sometimes called a portrait cut) is a modern, geometric way to show a stone — letting the colour and clarity speak rather than relying on faceted sparkle.
Returns
14-day returns except in the case of manufacturing fault
One-of-a-kind and Made-to-order pieces are a final sale
Production & Shipping
Bespoke Designs: 2-6 weeks handcrafting + dispatch
All orders are Free Express shipping Australia-wide
Maria Julietta is proud to manufacture locally and operate our workshop in Kingscliff, Australia. We also offer repair services.
Our jewellery is presented in our signature packaging.
Care Guide
This piece is handcrafted in malleable wire and to ensure longevity, extra care is recommended when being worn. Significant pressure can cause the post to bend out of shape or break.