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2.20 Ct. Green Chrome Tourmaline from Africa
This loose stone ships by Jun 9
Item ID: | K24489 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.64 Width: 7.82 Height: 3.99 |
Weight: | 2.20 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Dark |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Africa |
Per carat price: help | $2,270 |
From the fertile soils of Africa this 2.20 carat oval green chrome tourmaline began its long, quiet journey, formed over millions of years under pressure and heat, absorbing chromium rich traces that lend it a deep, verdant hue. Found as a rough crystal, it displayed an inviting transparency and a natural dark color intensity that spoke of its origin, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we recognized its potential immediately. Carefully evaluated, it measures 10.64 by 7.82 by 3.99 mm, and presents a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a testament to its near pristine natural state. There has been no enhancement, the stone is untouched by heat or irradiation, and its inherent character is preserved for the wearer who seeks authenticity.
In the hands of an expert cutter this rough gem was transformed into an elegant oval with a mixed brilliant cut, facets aligned to balance depth of color with lively internal reflection, and precision polishing that results in an excellent polish. The mixed brilliant design was chosen to maximize the stone s natural transparency and to create a dance of light across its deep green planes, while maintaining the comfortable proportions that make it ideal for a ring or pendant. Each facet tells a chapter of its formation, and the subtle inclusions act as natural fingerprints, connecting the wearer to the mine and the landscape where the gem began its story. At The Natural Gemstone Company we take care to document origin and treatment, ensuring that this chrome tourmaline arrives as an honest, natural treasure.
Compared to lab grown stones, this natural chrome tourmaline offers advantages that go beyond chemistry. Lab grown gems can deliver uniform color and clarity, yet they cannot replicate the geological history, rarity and provenance that make a natural gem emotionally resonant and potentially more enduring in value. The complex interplay of trace elements in a natural stone produces depth and variation in color that often appears richer and more nuanced in different lights, and the tiny natural inclusions are a visible record of the gem s journey, not flaws to hide. For collectors and those who value story, a natural chrome tourmaline provides an authentic connection to the earth, a unique signature that lab grown materials lack. If you wish to experience this gem in person or to learn more about sourcing and settings, The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to guide you.
