Tourmaline

Item Description

Tourmalines are some of the most diverse and popular gems out there. One of the most beloved colors Tourmalines is green, and this stone is a great example of the material. This "Oval Brilliant" cut stone is a lovely little gem from the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. One of the most impressive aspects of this gem is the fact that it is nearly eye clean, which is significant for Tourmaline as the material is classified as a "Type 3" gemstone. This means inclusions are almost always present, and accepted by dealers and collectors, so when you find a clean stone like this, it's a real treat. I have to say that these stones are becoming harder and harder to find these days and they are facing competition with so many gem Tourmalines coming out many world localities lately. A great naturally occurring gem for your collection. It's important to note that Tourmalines have continued to increase in popularity, and value as well, as we have seen the price increase nearly every year for the last decade.