Tourmaline

Item Description

Tourmaline is beloved by collectors for its wide range of vivid colors. Recently in the Oyo State of Nigeria there was a find of superb Tourmaline which are now known as "Sunset Tourmaline". The rich hues seen make these stones very enticing for collectors. For reference, we've been told that the actual species is Dravite, but I cannot confirm this. This particular gem is a beautiful, nearly eye clean stone with a lovely "olive oil" color face up with slight green, yellow and gold highlights can be seen depending upon the angle at which the stone is viewed as well. It seems that these stones have quickly dried up from the market, and they are retailing for fairly high numbers with some dealers, so don't miss out on this Tourmaline of an uncommon color.