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12.72 Ct. Rubellite Tourmaline from Mozambique
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Item ID: | K5457 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 16.4 Width: 10.76 Height: 8.4 |
Weight: | 12.72 Ct. |
Color: help | Pinkish Red |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Mozambique |
Per carat price: help | $370 |
At The Natural Gemstone Company I am pleased to present a remarkable transparent 12.72 carat cushion shape pinkish red rubellite tourmaline, with dimensions 16.40 x 10.76 x 8.40 mm. This stone has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, producing a lively interaction of light and color across its pavillion and crown facets. The clarity grade is slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which for an educated buyer means that the inclusions are minimal and do not interrupt the gem window or overall visual appeal when set into jewelry. The intense color intensity and the lack of any enhancement make this rubellite particularly desirable, because untreated rubellites from Mozambique are known for their pure, saturated pinkish red tones and their robust market value among connoisseurs and collectors.
From a gemological perspective this rubellite stands out for several reasons, and it compares favorably to more common colored gemstones in ways that matter to discerning buyers. Compared with quartz and topaz, the rubellite exhibits a deeper and more vivid color saturation, and the mixed brilliant cut maximizes light return to create a lively scintillation that feels more dynamic than the often glassy lustre of those common gems. Compared with corundum varieties such as ruby and sapphire, tourmaline has a slightly lower refractive index, so it does not display the same degree of fire as a diamond or the same high brilliance as a gem with higher dispersion, yet it compensates with exceptional color depth, pleochroic richness, and a velvety glow that changes with viewing angle. The result is a gem that catches the eye not by imitating another species, but by offering its own combination of intense hue, clean transparency, and polished brilliance. For buyers who value natural, untreated color, and who seek a statement piece with collectible provenance from Mozambique, this 12.72 carat cushion rubellite is a rare opportunity, and The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to assist with additional details, imaging, and secure presentation for this exceptional gem.
