Turmalin

This exceptionally beautiful, natural, and untreated tourmaline weighing 3.06 ct was cut from the same 32.20 ct rough crystal. Together with a 1.52 ct watermelon tourmaline in an octagon cut and a 2.64 ct watermelon tourmaline in an oval cut, it emerged from the same original crystal. Within this small group of siblings, it holds a special place: With its impressive size and beautifully uniform, deep violet-pink color, it is one of the most beautiful tourmalines in the Bennad Collection.

Its color possesses remarkable saturation and depth. The intense violet-pink hue appears powerful and expressive, yet at the same time very harmonious and elegant. Particularly appealing is the largely uniform color, which gives the stone a calm, cohesive, and exceptionally elegant appearance despite its natural internal structures.

Distinct natural growth features are visible within the tourmaline. They attest to its natural formation and lend the stone additional depth and individuality. Especially in a gemstone of this size, the natural structures are particularly striking and create a fascinating contrast to its intense, largely uniform color.

Its beautiful brilliance is particularly captivating. The precise faceting causes bright reflections to dance across the stone and effectively brings its intense violet-pink hue to life. Combined with the rich color and volume of the 3.06-carat stone, this creates a remarkable sense of depth and a striking play of light.

The excellently executed trillion cut emphasizes the stone’s striking geometry and gives it a modern silhouette full of character. Weighing 3.06 ct, this tourmaline is also large enough to showcase its triangular shape to particularly impressive effect. The generous surface area provides ample space for the intense color and gives the stone an extraordinary presence.

It is precisely the combination of its impressive size, deep violet-pink hue, beautiful brilliance, and striking trillion cut that makes this tourmaline an outstanding stone. Its natural growth characteristics do not detract from its beauty; rather, they lend the vibrant color an additional natural depth and individuality.

From its documented origin as a 32.20-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this 3.06-carat tourmaline demonstrates particularly impressively just how differently individual sister stones from the same crystal can develop. Its uniform deep violet-pink color, its considerable size, its brilliance, and its striking trillion cut make it one of the most beautiful and impressive tourmalines in the Bennad Collection.

The origin of these gemstones: Rough crystal, 32.20 ct

The following gemstones were cut from this rough crystal:

• Watermelon tourmaline, octagon cut, TB17-2 – 1.51 ct
• Watermelon tourmaline, oval cut, TB17-3 – 2.64 ct
• Violet-pink tourmaline, trillion cut, TB17-1 – 3.06 ct

Total yield: 7.22 ct – approximately 22.4% of the rough weight

The pink Tourmaline originates from southern Africa. The rough stone was sourced for us directly from the source through our partners, inspected by us, and then expertly cut.

⁽*⁾To the best of our knowledge and according to information from our local partners, the gemstone is untreated.

For an additional fee, we’d be happy to arrange for a certificate from an independent gemological institute to be issued for this gemstone.

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The true beauty of a gemstone is only revealed when you hold it in your hand. With every slight movement, the angle of the light, the reflections, and the play of colors change, giving each stone its own unique vibrancy.

Interesting Facts About Pink Tourmaline

Pink to fuchsia-colored tourmaline belongs to the diverse mineral group of tourmalines. Its color spectrum ranges from delicate rosé and peach tones through bright pink to bold, intense reddish-pink shades. Many stones display varying intensities of color depending on the angle of light and the direction from which they are viewed. Transparent tourmalines with a vibrant, as uniform as possible pink or rose color, high brilliance, and an excellent cut are particularly sought after.

Natural inclusions are characteristic features of a natural gemstone. They can provide clues about its natural origin and help distinguish it from synthetic or imitation materials. At the same time, clarity - along with color, cut, and carat weight - is one of the key factors that determine a gemstone’s quality and value.

High-quality rose- and pink-colored tourmalines attract the attention of collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and buyers who view rare colored gemstones as long-term assets. Larger, transparent stones with intense, attractive color, very good clarity, and a precise cut that optimally showcases their color and brilliance are in particularly high demand. Exceptional specimens that combine these characteristics are available in limited quantities and may occupy a special position in the market due to their quality, size, and rarity. However, future value appreciation cannot be predicted and always depends on color, clarity, cut, carat weight, rarity, and demand.