Turmalin

This natural, untreated tourmaline, weighing 1.60 ct, was cut from a rough crystal weighing 3.58 ct. Its deep, dark olive-green color gives it a serene, striking, and distinctly characterful presence.

The tourmaline is eye-clean. Its clear transparency allows light to penetrate the crystal effectively, bringing out the rich olive-green hue particularly beautifully. It is precisely this darker color saturation that gives the stone a special depth and an elegant, almost mysterious presence. Especially when viewed under transmitted light, the color opens up and reveals its olive-green nuances with much greater intensity.

The superbly executed cushion cut combines softly rounded contours with harmonious proportions and precise faceting. Its shape enhances the calm, balanced perception of the dark color and beautifully highlights the crystal’s depth.

Color, transparency, and cut come together in this tourmaline to form a balanced overall composition. Its deep olive green color appears rich and expressive, while its flawless clarity lends the stone a remarkable sense of depth and an elegant presence, especially when illuminated from behind or from below.

From its documented origins as a 3.58-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 dark olive-green hue, eye-clean transparency, and elegant cushion 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.

The photos and videos of the stone were taken without filters or color correction.

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.