Turmalin

This exceptionally beautiful, natural, and untreated tourmaline, weighing 1.23 ct, was carved from a 6.60 ct rough crystal. Together with its 0.59 ct baguette-cut sister stone, it was cut from the same original crystal. With its intensely luminous, slightly bluish green color, it ranks among the most beautiful and vibrant green tourmalines in the Bennad Collection.

Its color has a distinctly fresh, almost electrifying effect. Depending on the angle of the light, the bluish-green hue displays cool green-blue to slightly turquoise shades, giving the stone an exceptionally clear and modern appearance. It is precisely this intense, electric-green-like color effect that clearly sets it apart from more common green tourmalines.

The tourmaline is eye-clean and remarkably transparent. Its extremely strong brilliance is particularly impressive: The light is captured by the precisely cut facets and reflected back in numerous bright green and green-blue flashes. Even the slightest movement causes the stone to glow intensely, developing an almost electric radiance that further enhances its color and depth.

The superbly executed baguette cut highlights the gemstone’s elegant, linear shape. Its clean geometry and precise faceting give it a modern, almost architectural appearance and stand in fascinating contrast to its exceptionally vibrant play of color and light.

From its documented origin as a 6.60-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 intensely luminous, electric-green-like bluish-green color, its flawless transparency, and its exceptionally strong brilliance make it one of the outstanding green tourmalines 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.