Gemmy watermelon Tourmalines ex Obodda

Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Miniature, 4.4 x 1.9 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 02/02/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/14/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A gorgeous, parallel-growth cluster of gemmy and lustrous, watermelon tourmalines from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. This cutie is gemmy from top to bottom. The vivid pink base is sheathed in green. The upper sections are glowing apple-green, becoming slightly darker at the pyramidal terminations. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, with only trivial termination edge wear to the large crystal. A fabulous Afghanistan classic, seldom seen today with the ongoing conflict. Herb valued this fine tourmaline at $800 five or more years ago. It is worth $1000-1250 today.

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