Turmalin

This very small but exceptionally charming natural and untreated watermelon tourmaline, weighing 0.32 ct, was cut from the same extraordinary 52.28 ct rough crystal. Together with four other sister stones, it preserves yet another aspect of the original crystal’s unusual variety of colors and structures. Its subtle color gradient ranges from pink to light yellow-green, giving it a surprisingly beautiful and unique color effect despite its small size.

Distinct natural growth features are visible within the crystal. In addition, there are very small black inclusions that are barely visible to the naked eye. Visually, they recede clearly into the background and hardly detract from the stone’s harmonious overall appearance. Rather, together with the growth structures, they highlight its natural origin and unique character.

Particularly captivating are the fine, glittering particles and reflections within the tourmaline. Depending on how the light hits it, individual areas begin to sparkle subtly, giving the small stone a lively, almost three-dimensional effect. Despite its light weight, it thus exudes a remarkable presence and an elegant luster.

The superbly executed trillion cut gives the stone, with its distinctive triangular shape, a clean, modern geometry. The precise faceting effectively highlights the subtle transition between pink and light yellow-green while simultaneously enhancing the sparkling internal reflections. Especially with such a small gemstone, this meticulous cut is crucial for visibly preserving its color and character.

Of particular interest is its connection to the other stones from the same rough crystal. In addition to this 0.32-carat trillion-cut stone, the following were also created: In addition to this 0.32 ct trillion-cut stone, the collection features a 2.48 ct oval-cut watermelon tourmaline with its exceptionally scenic pattern reminiscent of a water lily pond - TB18-1 - a 1.26 ct pear-cut watermelon tourmaline - TB18-2, a 1.15 ct watermelon tourmaline in a cushion cut - TB18-4 - and a 0.90 ct orange-pink tourmaline in an oval cut — TB18-5. Despite their shared origin, each of these sister stones possesses a completely unique color pattern and internal structure.

From its documented origin in a 52.28-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this 0.32-carat watermelon tourmaline exemplifies the astonishing diversity that can be preserved even in a very small portion of a natural crystal. Its subtle play of colors - ranging from pink to pale yellow-green - its glittering particles, its distinct growth features, and its elegant luster make it a small but particularly distinctive gem within this extraordinary group from the Bennad Collection.

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.

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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 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.