Turmalin

This natural, untreated sister stone, weighing 1.34 ct, was cut from the same exceptional 38.82 ct watermelon tourmaline rough crystal. Within the stone, it displays a particularly complex and beautiful color zoning that ranges from dark green through vibrant light green and an almost white band to pink and warm apricot-pink.

It is precisely this multi-layered color gradient that makes the stone extraordinary. The darker green areas transition into significantly lighter, almost luminous shades of green before a pale whitish band forms a natural boundary with the pink areas. On the other side, the pink gradually changes in places to a warm apricot-pink. This creates a fascinating interplay of cool and warm hues, giving the tourmaline an extraordinary visual depth.

The fine, glittering particles and reflections inside the crystal are particularly captivating. Depending on how the light hits it, individual areas keep flashing, enhancing the three-dimensional impression created by its natural color and growth structures. As a result, the stone appears almost like a small composition of colors enclosed within the crystal.

The tourmaline has a high degree of transparency, which allows the individual color zones to be seen with exceptional clarity. At the same time, visible natural growth features are present. In this stone, these features are an integral part of its unique character; rather than detracting from its fascinating color effect, they actually contribute to its natural three-dimensional structure.

The superbly executed baguette cut is ideal for highlighting this unusual color banding. Its elongated, clean geometry guides the eye along the stone and makes the individual color zones appear as a natural progression - from deep green through vibrant light green and the pale intermediate band to pink and apricot-pink. The precise faceting simultaneously enhances transparency and creates sparkling light reflections.

Of particular interest is its connection to the other stones from the same rough crystal. In addition to this 1.34 ct watermelon tourmaline in a baguette cut, a 1.39 ct watermelon tourmaline in an octagon cut was also created, a 0.73-carat watermelon tourmaline in a trillion cut, and a 0.88-carat warm, delicate pink tourmaline in a pear cut. Despite their shared origin, each of these four sister stones has a color pattern and internal structure that is entirely unique.

From its documented origin in a 38.82-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this 1.34-carat watermelon tourmaline impressively demonstrates the diversity that can arise within a single natural crystal. Its extraordinary play of colors - ranging from dark green to vibrant light green, white, pink, and warm apricot-pink - along with its high transparency, glittering particles, and visible natural growth features, make it a particularly fascinating 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.

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.