Tourmaline (tri-color) (matched pair)

Item Description

Tourmalines are some of the most diverse and popular gems in the world. Not only are they incredibly colorful, but Tourmaline is one of the few gems that occurs in natural bi-color (and even TRI-color) stones as well. The majority of bi-color Tourmalines on the market have come from Brazil for a long time, and remain as some of the most attractive in the gem world. Here we have a gorgeous matched pair of "Emerald" cut Tourmaline that features a distinct pink color on one end, with a gorgeous green color on the other end and a beautiful colorless zone in the middle. One of the most impressive aspects of this et is the fact that the stones are virtually eye-clean, which is fantastic for Tourmaline. Tourmaline is classified as a "Type 3" gemstone, as inclusions are almost always present, and accepted by dealers and collectors, so when you find a CLEAN matched pair like this, especially tri-color gems, it's really impressive. These particular stones were mined about 30 years ago. I have to say that these stones are becoming harder and harder to find these days and with so many gem Tourmalines coming out of Africa and Afghanistan lately, there is certainly competition for good stones. A wonderful naturally occurring set for your collection or a wonderful set or earrings. Valued at $798.00 retail.