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Afghan Tourmaline Emerald Cut - 1.25ct

$45.00

  • Gemstone Specifications:

    • Origin: Afghanistan

    • Weight: 1.245ct

    • Measurements: Length/7.1 mm, Width/5.0 mm, Height/3.8 mm

    • Cut Style: Commercial emerald cut

    • Treatment: None Known

  • Trusted Provenance: This fine gemstone was acquired from High Country Treasures, LLC, a respected and trusted dealer known for sourcing high-quality, natural, and ethically-verified gemstones.

  • Gemstone Specifications:

    • Origin: Afghanistan

    • Weight: 1.245ct

    • Measurements: Length/7.1 mm, Width/5.0 mm, Height/3.8 mm

    • Cut Style: Commercial emerald cut

    • Treatment: None Known

  • Trusted Provenance: This fine gemstone was acquired from High Country Treasures, LLC, a respected and trusted dealer known for sourcing high-quality, natural, and ethically-verified gemstones.

Architectural Elegance: 1.25ct Afghan Tourmaline

Discover the understated luxury of this 1.25ct Afghan Tourmaline. Known for producing some of the most "electric" and clear tourmalines in the world, the mines of Afghanistan—specifically in the Kunar and Nuristan regions—are prized for stones that possess a rare combination of pastel brightness and internal fire.

Gemstone Highlights

  • Origin: Sourced from the high-altitude mines of Afghanistan, a region celebrated by gemologists for stones with exceptional "open" colors that don't go dark even in low light.

  • Carat Weight: A generous 1.25ct, offering a substantial footprint that perfectly fills a ring setting or sits prominently in a custom pendant.

  • Cut: A commercial Emerald Cut. The step-cut facets highlight the stone’s crystalline purity and provide a sophisticated, mirror-like reflection that is far more architectural than a standard brilliant cut.

  • Color Profile: Typically found in sought-after brownish yellow. Afghan material is famous for its "glow," appearing vibrant and lively from every angle.

Why Choose This Gemstone?

Unlike tourmalines from other regions that can appear "closed" or overly dark, Afghan tourmaline is celebrated for its transparency and brilliance. The emerald cut is an "honest" cut—it doesn't hide inclusions behind sparkle—meaning only the highest quality rough can be fashioned this way.

Pro Tip: The linear lines of this 1.25ct stone make it an ideal candidate for a North-South setting in a ring, creating a modern and elongating look on the hand.