Turmalin

This natural, untreated watermelon tourmaline, weighing 2.48 ct, was cut from the same exceptional 52.28 ct rough crystal. It holds a very special place among its sister stones: its picturesque interplay of pink and olive green, combined with distinct natural growth structures, makes its interior appear almost like a miniature landscape.

The color zones blend into one another in a soft yet multi-layered manner. Pink zones meet olive-green sections, creating subtle transitions and three-dimensional structures in between. The effect is reminiscent of the serene, ethereal colors of a water lily pond - almost like a small landscape painting enclosed within the crystal.

Particularly fascinating are the distinct natural growth features and the fine, glittering particles inside the stone. Depending on how the light hits it, these features stand out to varying degrees, causing certain areas to glow while others appear to recede visually. This creates a striking three-dimensional effect that lends the tourmaline extraordinary depth and invites you to view it again and again from new angles.

The superbly executed oval cut was deliberately chosen for this stone to preserve its natural internal structure and showcase it as effectively as possible. The soft, harmonious shape provides a serene backdrop for the complex color pattern and beautifully highlights the pink and olive-green areas as well as the sparkling internal structures.

Particularly interesting is its connection to the other stones from the same rough crystal. In addition to this 2.48-carat oval-cut stone, four other sister stones were cut from the 52.28-carat crystal: a 0.90-carat orange-pink tourmaline in an oval cut—TB18-5, a 1.26-carat watermelon tourmaline in a pear cut - TB18-2, a 0.32 ct watermelon tourmaline in a trillion cut - TB18-3 - and a 1.15 ct watermelon tourmaline in a cushion cut - TB18-4. Despite their shared origin, each of these stones has its own unique color pattern and individual internal structure.

From its documented origin in a 52.28-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this 2.48-carat watermelon tourmaline embodies in a special way the philosophy of the Bennad Collection: not to hide extraordinary natural structures, but to deliberately reveal them. Its picturesque interplay of pink and olive green, the glittering particles, the distinct growth features, and its almost scenic, three-dimensional effect make it one of the most unique and fascinating members of this extraordinary crystal group.

The origin of this gemstone: Rough crystal, 52.28 ct

Five very different sister stones were created from this extraordinary rough crystal:

• Watermelon tourmaline, oval cut, TB18-1 – 2.48 ct
Pink to olive green, with a distinct landscape-like pattern reminiscent of a water lily pond
• Watermelon tourmaline, pear cut, TB18-2 – 1.26 ct
Pink to green, with distinct growth features, sparkling particles, and beautiful three-dimensional depth
• Watermelon tourmaline, trillion cut, TB18-3 – 0.32 ct
Pink to light yellow-green, with natural growth features and fine, sparkling particles
• Watermelon tourmaline, cushion cut, TB18-4 – 1.15 ct
Pink through an almost white band to olive green, exceptionally transparent and brilliant
• Orange-pink tourmaline, oval cut, TB18-5 – 0.90 ct
Warm color gradient between orange and pink

Total yield: 6.11 ct – approximately 11.7% of the rough weight

This group, in particular, demonstrates in a truly striking way the extraordinary diversity that can be found within a single natural tourmaline crystal. Although all five gemstones were cut from the same 52.28-carat rough crystal, each one possesses its own unique color pattern, internal structure, and optical effect.

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.