ANTIQUE ESTATE 14K GOLD GREEN TOURMALINE RING GEMSTONE ART NOUVEAU ENGAGEMENT
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ANTIQUE ESTATE 14K GOLD NATURAL GREEN TOURMALINE RING GEMSTONE ART NOUVEAU WEDDING ENGAGEMENT PERFECT SIZE 5 2.58 GRAMS OVAL CUT TOURMALINE 10 MM X 8 MM 2.5 CARATS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH NO RESERVE THE BIDDING STARTS AT .99This singular and stunning cocktail ring , dating from the early -20th-century, is designed witha gleaming flashing forest green tourmaline Unique and striking. A remarkable... complement to herelegant style, this gemstone defines beautiful design. Createdin 14K gold, this romantic choice showcases an 10.0 x 8.0mm natural forest-green tourmaline. The shank gleams with an open-worked filigree motif art nouveau floral - thisring draws all the right kinds of attention. Complement her bold and beautifulpersonality with the breathtaking color, dramatic design and unending sparkleof this spectacular gemstone From deep reds to pastel pinks, fromdark greens to vivid yellows and vibrant blues, Tourmaline crystals have thewidest range of colors of all gemstones.It is not surprising that throughouttheir history, Tourmalines have been identified as everything from rubies tosapphires to emeralds.Modern scientists have identifiedTourmaline as a large group of boron silicate minerals which owe their varietyof colors to the presence of additional minerals such as iron, manganese, titanium and copper. Even naturally occurring radiation has been known to causecolor variation in these beautiful stones.Tourmalines can be found on all ofthe world's continents but are mined predominantly in Brazil and many parts ofAfrica. South Asia also has some fine deposits (the name tourmaline has itsorigins in Sinhalese, the ancient language of Sri Lanka) and North America hasproduced some world class examples.Tourmalines have been described as asemi-precious stone despite the fact that certain varieties are much rarer thandiamonds and can be considerably more expensive.Tourmaline colorsTourmalines are unique in theirvariety of colors, the entire rainbow is covered and unusually, two or eventhree color specimens can be found. The color of a tourmaline can determine itsvalue, the rare neon blue or green Paraiba Brazil can command prices in excessof $10, 000 per carat for the more exquisite cuts.
