Turmalin

This exceptionally beautiful, natural, and untreated green tourmaline, weighing 0.89 ct, was cut from a 17.45 ct rough crystal. It was cut from the same original crystal as a 0.46 ct octagon-cut sister stone. Its fresh, clear green color gives it a vibrant, elegant, and exceptionally attractive appearance.

Its pronounced pleochroism is particularly captivating. Depending on the angle of the light and the viewing angle, green and yellowish-green hues stand out with varying intensity, giving the stone a vibrant, ever-changing play of colors. Its clear transparency enhances this effect, causing the tourmaline to appear in slightly different color tones whenever it moves.

The superbly executed baguette cut emphasizes the gemstone’s clean, elegant shape. The precise faceting effectively highlights both the fresh green color and the stone’s beautiful brilliance. Even the slightest movement creates bright reflections that give the stone a lively and radiant presence.

Fine natural growth features are visible along the edge of the crystal. They are subtle and do not significantly detract from the stone’s clear color or brilliance. Rather, they discreetly attest to its natural formation.

From its documented origins as a 17.45-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 fresh green color, the pleochroic play of light between green and yellowish hues, its vibrant brilliance, and the delicate natural growth features 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.