Rubellite is the red variety of tourmaline. This gem is a top-color, deep vivid red. The color is highlighted by the double-layer of crown facets in this design. Tourmaline is always dichroic, and Rubellite is no exception. This stone displays vivid pink flashes as a result of dichroism. Here lies a stunning alternative to the more expensive Ruby (and you cannot tell the difference without scientific investigation).
SKU: C048
Rubellite
6.21 carats
$3,120.00
1 in stock
| Carats | 6.21 |
|---|---|
| Clarity | |
| Color Specification | |
| Color | Red |
| Cut | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 10.84 x 10.78 x 8.8 |
| Origin | |
| Overall Quality | |
| Treatments | None |
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Believed to have been discovered in the 1500s by Brazilian conquistadors, it wasn’t until the 1800s when scientists discovered that tourmaline was its own sort of mineral. Clarity is an important aspect of tourmaline, as it can actually be as transparent as diamond.
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The name Tourmaline comes from the Singhalese word (from northern India) “touramalli” which means “mixed colored stones”. Because tourmaline is found in so many different colors they were often confused with other types of gems.
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Tourmaline is a birthstone for October along with opal. Tourmaline is also the gem of the 8th wedding anniversary.
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