 | Size/Shape Cutting Proportions Color Clarity Origin Treatment Weight | 13.8
x 9.6mm Pear Portuguese-Cutting, No Nicks or Scratches 6.2mm, Full Brilliance, No Windowing
Clear and Colorless
Eye-Clean Mozambique Heat Treated - Permanent and Stable 4.49 Carats |
The new Tourmalines from Mozambique are fantastic gems. The
purple-violet stones will transform with heat treatment to neon
"Paraiba" colors.
Some stones upon heating,
however, change to gray, near-colorless, or truly colorless, as is
the case with this pear. This oval is the only truly colorless
Tourmaline (Achroite) we have seen from Mozambique.
We have re-cut the stone completely, and it now features a 'Portuguese' pattern. The proper angles, ideal proportions,
and high polish result in full brilliance from girdle to culet. This is now a very attractive stone,
and the total lack of color makes it a collectible Tourmaline. |