Description

I'll probably regret letting this one go but I need some funds right now so seeing if anyone else can give this beauty a good home.

Bought this from Brad at the gem trader and this is his description:

Color: Medium Very Slightly Greenish-Blue
Clarity: Eye Clean
Origin: Afghanistan
Cut: Rectangular Step
Treatments: None
Measurements: 8.6 x 5.5 mm

When these very saturated and bright blue and blue-green Tourmalines started trickling out of Afghanistan several years ago, the market was hungry for 'paraiba' like colors. Unfortunately when the deposits in Mozambique were discovered, they began to monopolize the demand. The reason? Mozambique Tourmaline is copper-bearing, just like the finds in Brazil - Afghan stones are generally not. This silly preference for copper as chromophore has relegated beauties like this to second-class status. They are stunning stones, and you will absolutely not be disappointed - the gem is lovely. The precision of the cut is worth noting here, the gem is superbly brilliant with absolutely no windowing at all. A larger single than we are typically able to offer.

I've included a picture with my other greenish-blue tourmaline (not included in this sale) to compare the colours and to show that the emerald cut has a stronger saturation.

Please note that the smudges on the gem in the 2nd picture are just from my skin under the gem.

Shipping by registered airmail is included in the price.

Please ask all questions before buying, I will do my best to answer them ASAP. I'd prefer no returns as I'm a private seller. I'm a PS member with the same ID name and have experience selling on ebay, and have sold on LT to US buyers without issues.

Payment via Paypal please.