Watermelon Turbine

Watermelon Turbine From California .50 CT 

Watermelon tourmaline is a rare, vibrant variety of elbaite tourmaline featuring a pink core surrounded by a green perimeter, mimicking the appearance of the fruit. It ranges from $100 for small, raw pieces to several thousand dollars for high-clarity, multi-carat cut gemstones. 

• Color Zoning: The multi-color effect happens geologically as the crystal grows. Exposure to minerals like manganese and lithium turns the core pink, while trace iron or vanadium in the later stages of formation creates the green rind. 
• Hardness: It rates a 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. While suitable for daily jewelry, it is relatively brittle and requires protective settings (like bezels) in rings. 
• Origins: The highest-quality stones and large collector pieces are primarily sourced from Minas Gerais, Brazil, as well as Madagascar, Nigeria, Afghanistan, and historic mines in Maine and California. 

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• Color: The most coveted gems show a vivid, deeply saturated candy-pink center encased in a rich emerald-green, with a clear, razor-sharp transition between the two colors. 
• Clarity & Cut: Because inclusions are common, jewelers usually employ elongated emerald cuts or cross-sectional slices to highlight the distinct color zones. 
• Value: Authentic, vibrant, and eye-clean stones weighing more than 5 carats are highly sought after and command steep premiums.