Watermelon Tourmaline (slice)

Item Description

Tourmaline is one of the most diverse and beautiful gems in the world, even when it's not faceted. A favorite of many collectors is "watermelon" Tourmaline (green and pink) polished slices. When Tourmaline is sliced and polished like this, it gives the collector a great opportunity to see the unique way in which these crystals grow and change as they form in the pocket. As you can see, this very gemmy slice has a lovely purplish pink core surrounded by a nearly colorless outer section with a very thin deep green rind on the outside edge. It's a beautiful piece for display, jewelry (wire-wrapping?) or whatever you wish. Well worth the $25 starting bid! Don't miss out!