3.81-Carat Mauve-Pink California Tourmaline
$1,150.00
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A beautiful mauve-pink tourmaline from the Oceanview Mine in Pala, California, 3.81 carats.
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Description
The Oceanview Mine is located in Pala, California, a region that is world-famous for its production of gem-quality tourmalines in a variety of hues. While the mine was first opened in the early 1900’s, in remained largely untouched until it was reopened in the year 2000. Since then it has sporadically produced pockets of morganite, tourmaline and amazing deep purple kunzite. This tourmaline comes from the Big Kahuna II pocket zone discovered in late 2010; it produced some remarkable multi-colored and deep cranberry red tourmaline crystals. The majority of these crystals were too small or too included to be faceted. During 2012-2013 I spent some time working in this mine and managed to acquire a parcel of gems from one of the miners; this tourmaline is faceted from that material.
This beautiful gem is a striking mauve-pink color to a light cranberry red color depending on the lighting–rather unique and unusual for California. The gem is 100 percent natural and untreated in any way. It has very small inclusions that are quite difficult to see with the unaided eye from a normal viewing distance. The inclusions have been factored into the price, making this a great value for the size and color.
This tourmaline was faceted in the United States in a custom square design and cut to high precision; the result is a glittering beauty of a gemstone. It weighs 3.81 carats and measures 8.8 x 6.9 mm.
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