Tourmaline

This exceptionally beautiful natural green tourmaline, weighing 1.49 ct, captivates with its intense, luminous green hue and its extraordinarily vibrant radiance. The excellently executed octagon cut highlights the clear geometry of this eye-clean stone and impressively showcases its brilliant color. A finely proportioned gemstone of remarkable luminosity and elegant presence.

The green tourmaline comes 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 Verdelite

Green tourmaline, often referred to commercially 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 the quality and value of a gemstone.

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 can occupy a special position in the market due to their quality, size, and rarity. However, future performance cannot be predicted and always depends on color, clarity, cut, carat weight, rarity, and demand.