superb gem Tourmaline ex. Neumann Coll.

Item Description

This is a well formed elbaite crystal with classic color patterns for this remote and old locale, though rarely seen in a complete crystal with any translucence such as we have here. The color in the bottom third of the crystal is a dark reddish brown which grades upward into a nearly gemmy yellow center. The top third is a rich purplish pink, although with less luster. Very nice classic Russian tourmaline! The mass is 91 grams. ex Klaus Neumann tourmaline collection in Germany. This was valued $2250 (quite fairly, I thought!) Note: This consignment item starts at $999, please note.