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Pink Tourmaline Oval 1.30 ct (PINKTO130)
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First and foremost I loved the color of this tourmaline the second I saw it. I was visiting a friend in Australia this January and while he has been cutting/collecting sapphire for over 60 years he also has an extensive collection of opal, tourmaline, ruby amongst other natural stones.
This tourmaline he purchased about 10 years ago from a very well known Brazilian delaer that traded Mozambique pink tourmaline. The color and cut on this stone are breathtaking. A beautiful blend of about 80% pink with about 20% orange to give it, its spectacular eye appeal. Eye clean plus in clarity, it's truly a stunner.
GIA Type 2 Clarity Chart
VVS Very Very Slightly Included - Minor inclusions
VS Very Slightly Included - Noticeable to Minor
SI1 Slightly Included - Noticeable to OBVIOUS
SI2 Slightly Included 2 - Obvious to Prominent
I1 Included 1 - Prominent - moderate effect on appearance or durability
I2 Included 2 - Prominent - severe effect on appearance & durability
I3 Included 3 - Prominent - severe effect on beauty, transparency & durability
Type 2 Colored Gemstones by their nature have natural inclusions. (Inclusions are the norm) This includes gems such as Andalusite, Crysoberyl, Alexandrite, Corundum (i.e. Sapphire and Ruby), Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Ametrine, Spinel, Tourmaline and Zircon.
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