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2.71 Ct. Tourmaline from Afghanistan
This loose stone ships by Apr 15
Item ID: | K9511 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.99 Width: 7.99 Height: 6.39 |
Weight: | 2.71 Ct. |
Color: help | Greenish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Asscher - Octagon |
Cut: | Asscher |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Afghanistan |
Per carat price: help | $886 |
This transparent 2.71 carat tourmaline presents an asscher octagon shape and precise dimensions of 7.99 by 7.99 by 6.39 mm, offering a balanced face up presentation and well controlled pavilion depth. The asscher cut emphasizes step facets and a square symmetry that produce a focused internal light pattern, yielding crisp facet junctions and a defined central window. Color is greenish blue with intense color intensity, exhibiting a deep and even saturation across the table and pavilion. Clarity is described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, resulting in an appearance that is effectively clean to the unaided eye while retaining natural character under magnification. The stone is transparent with excellent polish, showing sharp facet reflections and a smooth finish on crown and pavilion. There has been no enhancement to this material, and origin is Afghanistan, a provenance that contributes to its geological interest and collector value.
For a high end gemstone collection this tourmaline is notable for its combination of color, cut, and natural condition. The intense greenish blue tone and asscher step cut create a composed and sophisticated aesthetic well suited to elegant presentation or museum style storage. With its eye level clarity and meticulous polish, the gem performs well in single stone settings where facet detail can be appreciated, and it also complements a curated grouping of rare tourmalines or colored gems. Tourmaline hardness and toughness support responsible daily wear in secure settings, while the absence of enhancement preserves its natural identity for connoisseurs and specialists. Offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, this piece is presented with full disclosure of origin and treatment status, and is intended as a selection for collectors who prioritize natural, well cut material with strong color and optical precision. As an exemplar of fine Afghan tourmaline in an asscher octagon presentation, it represents a refined addition to a high end gemstone collection.
