Turmalin

This natural, untreated green tourmaline, weighing 3.18 ct, was cut from a rough crystal weighing 14.55 ct. Its very deep dark green color gives it a calm, rich, and exceptionally elegant appearance.

The tourmaline is virtually eye-clean. Only at the edges are there very slight natural growth features, which are barely visible and have virtually no impact on the stone’s clear, harmonious overall appearance. Rather, they subtly hint at its natural origin and unique character.

The excellently executed octagon cut combines a clear geometric shape with balanced proportions and precisely cut facets. The gemstone’s characteristic beveled corners lend it an elegant, almost architectural appearance and enhance the calm, uniform perception of its very dark green color.

It is precisely the combination of a very deep dark green, high transparency, and the striking lines of the octagon cut that gives this tourmaline its special character. Especially when viewed in transmitted light, the dark color comes to life and reveals its spatial depth in a particularly beautiful way. The stone appears powerful, precise, and at the same time timelessly elegant.

From its documented origin as a 14.55-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this tourmaline exemplifies meticulous cutting planning, masterful craftsmanship, and the unadulterated beauty of a natural colored gemstone. Its very deep dark green color, its barely visible natural growth features, and the excellently executed octagon cut make it a particularly distinctive piece in the Bennad Collection.

The Green 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 Green Tourmaline or Verdelith

Green tourmaline, often referred to in the trade as verdelite, belongs to the diverse mineral group of tourmalines. Its color spectrum ranges from delicate yellowish-green and fresh leaf-green tones to vibrant forest green and deep, slightly bluish-green shades. Many green tourmalines exhibit pronounced pleochroism and can display varying color intensities depending on the viewing angle. Transparent stones with a vibrant, as uniform as possible green 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 green 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 hue 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.