1.30CT Tourmaline: Bi Color Watermelon Pastel Green Pink Precision Elongated Emerald Cut
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Specifications:
- Gemstone: Tourmaline
- Weight: 1.30 carats
- Color: Bi Color Watermelon Pastel Green Pink
- Shape & Cut: Precision Elongated Emerald Cut
- Dimensions (mm): 12.30 x 4.46 x 2.62
- Origin: Paprock Mine, Afghanistan
- Treatment: None
In Natural Light
A delicate composition of pastel green and pink, this 1.30 carat watermelon tourmaline from Afghanistan's Paprock Mine offers a subtle expression of natural bi-color beauty. Its gentle palette recalls the softened tones of botanical watercolors, where two distinct colors coexist within a single crystal.
The elongated rectangular silhouette gives the gemstone a graceful presence, while its slightly broader proportions distinguish it from the narrower, ribbon-like tourmalines in this collection. The additional width creates a more expansive face-up appearance, allowing the pastel color combination to become the central visual feature.
Completely untreated, this Afghan tourmaline offers an understated yet distinctive choice for contemporary fine jewelry, particularly designs that celebrate natural color and clean geometric forms.
The Lapidary's Eye
The precision elongated emerald cut establishes a structured framework for the tourmaline's bi-color character. Long step facets emphasize its rectangular outline, introducing a measured arrangement of reflective planes that complements the softness of its pastel hues.
Measuring 12.30 × 4.46 mm with a depth of 2.62 mm, the gemstone has a length-to-width ratio of approximately 2.76:1. Its relatively broad face and shallow profile create a distinctive alternative to the more slender baguette-like proportions of other elongated tourmalines.
This balance of width and length makes it particularly appealing for east-west rings, geometric pendants and custom jewelry where the gemstone's surface area and natural color are central to the design.
An untreated Afghan tourmaline defined by delicate bi-coloration and elegantly balanced proportions.
