Turmalin

This natural, untreated watermelon tourmaline, weighing 1.26 ct, was cut from the same extraordinary 52.28 ct rough crystal. Together with four other sister stones, it preserves part of the original crystal’s fascinating variety of colors and structures. Its harmonious transition from pink to green gives it a vibrant, yet elegant and highly distinctive appearance.

The three-dimensional effect of its interior is particularly captivating. Pink areas blend into fresh green sections, while natural structures become visible in between, lending the stone a remarkable sense of depth.

The crystal features distinct natural growth patterns as well as fine, glittering particles and reflections. When moved, individual areas repeatedly begin to glow, creating - together with the color zoning - a fascinating interplay of structure, depth, and light. It is precisely these internal characteristics that make the stone unique and underscore its natural origin.

Despite its complex internal structure, tourmaline exhibits a very beautiful brilliance. Light reflections emerge between the growth structures, causing shades of pink and green to sparkle anew time and again. As a result, the stone combines a distinctive natural pattern with a vibrant play of light - a combination that gives it a particularly intriguing presence.

The superbly executed teardrop or pear cut combines a softly rounded base with an elegantly tapering tip. The shape was chosen to ensure that both the natural color gradient and the crystal’s three-dimensional structures remain effectively visible. The precise faceting enhances its brilliance while allowing its sparkling internal details to emerge anew time and again.

Particularly interesting is its connection to the other stones cut from the same rough crystal. In addition to this 1.26 ct pear-cut stone, the collection features a 2.48 ct oval-cut watermelon tourmaline with its exceptionally scenic pattern, reminiscent of a water lily pond - TB18-1, a 0.32 ct trillion-cut watermelon tourmaline - TB18-3, a 1.15 ct cushion-cut watermelon tourmaline - TB18-4 - and a 0.90 ct oval-cut orange-pink tourmaline - TB18-5. Despite their shared origin, each of these sister stones possesses a character all its own.

From its documented origin in a 52.28-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this 1.26-carat watermelon tourmaline exemplifies a cutting plan that deliberately preserves the crystal’s natural individuality. Its interplay of pink and green hues, its three-dimensional growth structures, its glittering particles, and its beautiful brilliance and optical depth make it a particularly distinctive gem within this extraordinary group from the Bennad Collection.

The origin of this gemstone: Rough crystal, 52.28 ct

Five very different sister stones were created from this extraordinary rough crystal:

• Watermelon tourmaline, oval cut, TB18-1 – 2.48 ct
Pink to olive green, with a distinct landscape-like pattern reminiscent of a water lily pond
• Watermelon tourmaline, pear cut, TB18-2 – 1.26 ct
Pink to green, with distinct growth features, sparkling particles, and beautiful three-dimensional depth
• Watermelon tourmaline, trillion cut, TB18-3 – 0.32 ct
Pink to light yellow-green, with natural growth features and fine, sparkling particles
• Watermelon tourmaline, cushion cut, TB18-4 – 1.15 ct
Pink through an almost white band to olive green, exceptionally transparent and brilliant
• Orange-pink tourmaline, oval cut, TB18-5 – 0.90 ct
Warm color gradient between orange and pink

Total yield: 6.11 ct – approximately 11.7% of the rough weight

This group, in particular, demonstrates in a truly striking way the extraordinary diversity that can be found within a single natural tourmaline crystal. Although all five gemstones were cut from the same 52.28-carat rough crystal, each one possesses its own unique color pattern, internal structure, and optical effect.

The 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.

Images may vary depending on monitor settings. The videos of the stone were recorded without filters or color correction.

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 Watermelon Tourmaline

Watermelon tourmaline is a particularly distinctive multicolored variety of tourmaline. It owes its name to the characteristic interplay of pink to reddish and green color zones, which is reminiscent of the flesh and rind of a watermelon. These color zones form during the natural growth of the crystal due to changes in chemical composition, making each stone a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.

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.

Watermelon tourmalines are particularly prized for their clearly defined, harmoniously balanced color zones, good transparency, and a precise cut that effectively highlights the natural color gradient. Larger specimens with intense color, high clarity, and a balanced distribution of color zones are available only in limited quantities and attract particular attention from collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional colored gemstones.

The quality and value of a watermelon tourmaline depend primarily on the attractiveness of its color gradient, transparency, clarity, cut, and carat weight. However, future value appreciation cannot be predicted and is always determined by quality, rarity, and demand.