Turmalin

This natural, untreated sister stone, weighing 1.39 ct, was cut from the same exceptional 38.82 ct watermelon tourmaline rough crystal. Within this small cluster, it displays a particularly charming and multifaceted play of colors: green and pink are separated by a light, almost white band, while a warm apricot hue resonates in the background. As a result, the stone appears both clearly structured and surprisingly vibrant.

Particularly fascinating is the natural distribution of color within the crystal. The green areas possess freshness and depth; the white band creates a distinct, almost graphic dividing line; and the pink zones are accompanied by a warm apricot undertone that emerges anew with every movement. Together, they create an exceptionally harmonious yet highly distinctive color composition.

Tourmaline has a high degree of transparency, which allows its internal patterns to be seen with particular beauty. Visible natural growth features are present within the crystal; these are part of its unmistakable character and attest to its natural formation. Added to this are fine, glittering particles that sparkle repeatedly as the light shifts, lending the stone additional depth and vibrancy.

Its high brilliance is particularly remarkable. The precise faceting creates numerous bright reflections that blend with the play of colors - green, white, pink, and apricot. As a result, the stone not only has an interesting color but also produces a strikingly vibrant play of light that further accentuates its transparency and internal structure.

The superbly executed octagon cut gives the tourmaline a clean, elegant geometry. The characteristically beveled corners and precisely cut facets form a serene, almost architectural frame for the stone’s complex natural interior. It is precisely this combination of clean lines and complex natural patterns that makes it particularly appealing.

Of particular interest is its connection to the other sister stones from the same rough crystal. In addition to this 1.39 ct watermelon tourmaline in an octagon cut, a 1.34 ct watermelon tourmaline in a baguette cut was also created, a 0.73 ct watermelon tourmaline in a trillion cut, and a 0.88 ct warm, delicate pink tourmaline in a teardrop cut. Despite their shared origin, each of these stones possesses a completely unique color pattern and internal structure.

From its documented origin as a 38.82-carat rough crystal to the finished gemstone, this 1.39-carat watermelon tourmaline showcases the diversity of natural tourmaline crystals in a particularly striking way. Its beautiful play of colors - ranging from green through a white band to pink with a warm apricot undertone - along with its glittering particles, high transparency, visible growth features, and exceptional brilliance, make it a particularly fascinating counterpart to the Bennad Collection.

The origin of these gemstones: Rough crystal, 38.82 ct

The following gemstones were cut from this rough crystal:

• Watermelon tourmaline, octagon cut, TB19-2 – 1.39 ct
• Watermelon tourmaline, baguette cut, TB19-5 – 1.34 ct
• Watermelon tourmaline, trillion cut, TB19-3 – 0.73 ct
• Pink tourmaline, pear cut, TB19-4 – 0.88 ct

Total yield: 4.34 ct – about 11.2% of the rough weight

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.