Gemstone Details:
Faceted Tourmaline
Weight 4.80 carats
Dimension 9.3*8.5*7.6 mm
Origin Kunar, Afghanistan
Treatment None
Color Fresh Mint Green
Shape and Cut Cushion
Transparency Transparent
Clarity VVS
SKU-TYB
Lab report will be made on demand
The stone has been photographed in good natural lighting to show the actual color and texture.
Description:
This captivating natural greenish-blue tourmaline displays a fresh, luminous blend of mint green and delicate blue, creating an elegant aqua-green appearance. The beautifully proportioned cushion-style cut features broad facets that enhance the gemstone’s transparency and produce attractive flashes of light throughout the stone.
Tourmaline is famous for possessing one of the widest color ranges of any gemstone, occurring in virtually every color of the rainbow—from vivid greens and blues to pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, brown and black. It can also naturally exhibit multiple colors within a single crystal, making bicolor and parti-colored tourmalines especially fascinating.
The greenish-blue coloration seen here falls within one of tourmaline’s most appealing color families. Iron and possibly titanium can contribute to green and blue coloration in tourmaline.
Origins
Important tourmaline sources include Brazil, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Kenya and the United States. Brazil is particularly renowned for its extraordinary diversity of tourmaline colors, while Afghanistan and Pakistan are also important sources of gem-quality material.
Jewelry & Birthstone
This attractive cushion-style gemstone would be ideal for a statement ring, cocktail ring, pendant, earrings or bespoke fine-jewelry creation. Tourmaline has a Mohs hardness of approximately 7–7.5, making it suitable for jewelry when handled with reasonable care. It is also an official October birthstone, together with opal, and is traditionally associated with the 8th wedding anniversary.
For long-term care, tourmaline is best cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Strong heat and sudden temperature changes should be avoided.
Spiritual & Symbolic Associations
In traditional crystal symbolism, green tourmaline is associated with growth, vitality, courage and abundance, while blue tourmaline is traditionally connected with calmness, communication and emotional clarity. This beautiful greenish-blue combination is therefore often interpreted symbolically as representing renewal, balance, tranquility and personal growth. These are traditional spiritual beliefs and are not scientifically established effects.
A sophisticated and refreshing tourmaline for collectors and jewelry designers, this gemstone beautifully combines the serenity of blue with the natural vitality of green.