Rubellite Tourmaline (ex Bill Larson Collection) (self-collected)

Item Description

A fantastic deep pinkish-red colored "oval" cabochon cut Rubellite Tourmaline from the world-famous Himalaya Mine in San Diego County, California. This locality produced what are arguably the most recognized and distinctive Tourmaline crystals from any locality in North America. This stone (or more specifically the rough from which it was cut and polished) was self-collected by Bill Larson in the 1970s, and remained in his personal collection until very recently. It weighs in at an impressive 47.41 carats. The color can shift in this stone depending upon the light in which it's viewed, and you can see more stronger red tones or stronger pink tones as a result. If you collect gemstones, Tourmalines, pieces from the Himalaya Mine or San Diego County in general, do NOT miss out on this large and impressive gem from what is easily one of the top localities in the United States in terms of iconic mineral specimens. This stone would make a fantastic match to create a special "rough and cut" set. Valued at $4,741.00 high retail.