Tourmaline

I'm always cutting, so there may be other stones available. Please feel free to inquire.

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Blue Tourmaline (Afghanistan) 2.94ct., 10.03x10.03x5.75mm. Custom Trilliant (Tour337) $950.00
Blue tourmaline like this is really quite unusual. The color is best described as slightly greenish blue of dark tone, with strong teal flashes. There is a slight color shift quality to the stone too -- in daylight, there is more teal. In fluorescent lighting, more rich blue. There are some low-contrast tourmaline inclusions visible under magnification, but not eye-visible. Due to the nature of these inclusions, I believe this stone is untreated. Two formal images showing both the overall darker tone and teal flash.
Pink Tourmaline (Afghanistan) 3.04ct., 8.13x9.15x6.23mm. Victoria Brilliant (Tour338) $760.00
Beautiful pink tourmaline from Afghanistan. I modified the classic Victoria diamond design by adding a brilliant-style pavilion to the antique style crown -- the result is one great looking stone! Normal tourmaline inclusion on one corner, will hide under setting. Fine stone in a premium size.
Red Tourmaline Oval
Red Tourmaline. Custom Oval Brilliant. 1.44ct. 6.33 x 7.73 x 4.77mm. (Tour214) $240
The color of this stone is someplace between rubelite and pink tourmaline. The crystal had distinct magenta color zoning with a light pink core. I was able to incorporate both for an amazing face-up color. I don't think I could reproduce this color easily.
Pink Tourmaline
Pink Tourmaline. 3.93ct, 10.40x10.43x6.54mm. RB Kicker. (Tour122) $650
This one is truly a fine gem. The stone has a peachy modifier to it that isn't easy to see in this image. If you look at the reflection below the stone, you'll get the idea.
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Rubelite Tourmaline. 2.10ct, 8.21x8.75x5.35mm. Modified Hexagon Cushion (Tour91) $400
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