Turmalin

This natural, untreated sister stone, weighing 0.73 ct, was cut from the same exceptional 38.82 ct watermelon tourmaline rough crystal. Its characteristic play of colors ranges from a delicate light pink to olive green, with a light, almost white band clearly separating the two color zones and giving the stone a very distinctive pattern.

The natural color zoning is particularly appealing because the soft pink areas create a beautiful contrast to the cooler olive-green sections. The light-colored band in between provides a clear visual separation and highlights the distinctive character of this watermelon tourmaline.

The crystal features visible natural growth characteristics as well as black natural inclusions. They are part of this stone’s unique inner structure and reflect its natural formation. Especially when combined with the pronounced color zoning, they give the tourmaline a very distinctive and unmistakable character.

The superbly executed trillion cut, with its triangular base shape, gives the stone a striking, modern geometry. The precise faceting effectively highlights the color gradient from light pink through the white band to olive green, while also creating an intriguing contrast between the clear outer shape and the natural inner structure.

Particularly interesting is its connection to the other stones cut from the same rough crystal. In addition to this 0.73 ct watermelon tourmaline in a trillion cut, a 1.39 ct watermelon tourmaline in an octagon cut was also created, a 1.34 ct watermelon tourmaline in a baguette cut, and a 0.88 ct warm, delicate pink tourmaline in a teardrop cut. Despite their shared origin, each of these four sister stones possesses a completely unique color pattern and internal structure.

From its documented origin as a 38.82-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this 0.73-carat watermelon tourmaline beautifully illustrates the natural diversity found within a single crystal. Its play of colors - ranging from a delicate light pink through an almost white band to olive green - along with its visible growth features, black inclusions, and distinctive trillion cut, make it a truly unique addition to the Bennad Collection.

The origin of these gemstones: Rough crystal, 38.82 ct

The following gemstones were cut from this rough crystal:

• Watermelon tourmaline, octagon cut, TB19-2 – 1.39 ct
• Watermelon tourmaline, baguette cut, TB19-5 – 1.34 ct
• Watermelon tourmaline, trillion cut, TB19-3 – 0.73 ct
• Pink tourmaline, pear cut, TB19-4 – 0.88 ct

Total yield: 4.34 ct – about 11.2% of the rough weight

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.

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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 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.