This is a small tri-color tourmaline gemstone in Pink, Light Green and Dark Green. It is 8.6 X 6 mm and weighs about 2.30 cts. Tourmaline is a type 3 gem which means they are almost always included to some degree. Pink tourmaline or tourmaline with Pink in it, can always be expected to show some eye visible inclusions and this stone has classic tourmaline inclusions.These inclusions, which you will be able to see more clearly with a 10X loupe, appear to be clear white cracks and fissures that run the length and the width of this little stone. If you inspect it under magnification you should be able to see a tiny fissure inclusion that flashes a blue and red flake on the pink side, but this tiny rainbow effect is not eye visible. Tri-color Tourmaline can be very expensive depending on the size and intensity of color. Since this one is very small it is not expensive. If you want to set it, it is suitable to add a halo of stones around it for a bigger look. It would pretty in a gold ring with a halo of various shades of tiny pink and green tourmaline accent stones which is what I had in mind when I purchased this stone, or of course you can just put it in your gemstone collection for an example of a tri-color tourmaline.

I have decided to sell some gemstones that at one time I had the intention to use, but never got around to it. I enlarge gem photos to show clarity and details, so keep in mind the gemstones are much smaller than they appear in the photos, so please pay close attention to the dimensions. The photo with the dime might give you an idea of this gem's size. I put in a photo with a dime to give you an idea of its size.The colors might look different on different monitors so double check my description for color. I always say the weight is "about" a certain amount of carats because I realize that not all weight scales weigh in exactly the same and can be off by a tiny fraction up or down, but all in all my weight calculations are fairly accurate. Although I call the stone pre-owned because I owned it a long time, it is new condition - never used and has been stored carefully.

Please note I am not a gem dealer by trade, but I have been collecting stones my entire life and studied color stones and diamonds with the GIA. I'm selling several pieces I that never had the opportunity to use, and I'd like to see them go to someone who will enjoy and use them. I do not accept returns, as my goal is to thin out my collections now that I have retired, so please be sure you really love this gemstone before you buy it. Feel free to ask any questions you might have before you bid or buy. I love chatting about gemstones!

Shipping is free of charge in the USA. I do not sell overseas at this time. Note that now eBay is required to charge taxes, so I am guessing that taxes will be added to this purchase via eBay.

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