Shown above is a deep red tourmaline (rubellite) cut from Nigerian material. The color of this stone is so deep that many gemologist would, upon simple visual inspection, take it for a fine pyrope garnet. Although cut to best accommodate the deep color of the rough gem material, this stone is best appreciated in full sunlight; the color is lost under dim lighting conditions. This is an expertly crafted gemstone; the facet meets, symmetry, and polish are all excellent. This gem would look beautiful as the center stone in a pendant, pin, or ring.

Except for the expert faceting, the gem rough for this stone, and the stone itself, have not been enhanced in any way.

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