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5.73 Ct. Star Tourmaline from Brazil
Item ID: | K5626 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 12.23 Width: 8.34 Height: 6.88 |
Weight: | 5.73 Ct. |
Color: help | Pink |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Brazil |
Star appearance: | 2-4 Ray, Strong Star Appearance |
This specimen from The Natural Gemstone Company is a beautiful transparent 5.73 carat oval shape pink star tourmaline, offering rare asterism in a vivid pink tone. The gem measures 12.23 x 8.34 x 6.88 mm, and it is cut as a cabochon to display a clean star line across the dome, with a clarity grade of slightly included evaluated at eye level, intense color intensity, and an excellent polish. Importantly, this piece has no enhancement, and its Brazilian origin distinguishes it from heat treated or dyed stones commonly seen on the market. Compared with ordinary tourmalines that are faceted to maximize brilliance, this cabochon preserves and showcases the star effect, while compared with commercial star sapphires and star rubies, this tourmaline offers a rare combination of transparency and a distinct star, allowing light to interact beautifully with the internal inclusions that create the asterism.
When shoppers evaluate stones on quality, value, and uniqueness, this pink star tourmaline stands out in three ways, it delivers exceptional natural color intensity without enhancement, offering a richer hue than many mass market pieces that rely on treatments, it presents a stronger, more centered star than low grade star stones that show diffuse or off center asterism, and it retains transparency that elevates its presence compared with heavily included or clouded cabochons. From a value perspective, large, unenhanced star tourmalines of this quality and size are uncommon, making this gem an excellent choice for collectors and designers who seek something different from the usual sapphire or ruby star options. For jewelry applications the dimensions and weight are ideal for a striking ring or pendant, and the excellent polish ensures the surface will catch light and show the star crisply. If you prefer assurance and expertise in selecting natural gemstones, The Natural Gemstone Company can provide further images and guidance on settings and care, ensuring this Brazilian pink star tourmaline becomes a memorable centerpiece that combines rarity, natural beauty, and confident market value.
