2.23 Rubellite Tourmaline | Statement of Vibrant Grace

2.23CT EMERALD RUBELLITE TOURMALINE — A STATEMENT OF VIBRANT GRACE

From the May 2024 Founder’s Gem Hunt | Vault-Tier Selection | Radiant Elegance in Motion

Straight from the heart of Central Africa’s gem-rich terrains, this vibrant Pink Rubellite Tourmaline is a celebration of rare color harmony and elite craftsmanship — acquired during our exclusive APR/MAY 2024 Gem Hunting Expedition. Hand-selected from a private parcel of top-tier rough, this remarkable gem stands among the most coveted highlights of the journey, alongside a few rare peers that have since graced our Gem Vault.

With a mesmerizing medium pinkish-red hue, illuminated by a delicate reddish undertone, this stone echoes the charm of a fine Rubellite, yet carries a tonal elegance all its own. It shimmers with vitality, revealing its full chromatic symphony best under natural sunlight, where the pink truly ignites — a visual experience both arresting and refined.

Graded as a Type III gemstone, its eye-clean appearance is a masterstroke of nature and human selection. Minor inclusions, barely discernible even under magnification, are discreetly nestled at the keel — far from the table, ensuring brilliance remains uninterrupted. For a gem of this category, such clarity is a rarity — a mark of elite status and collector-grade pedigree.

With thoughtful respect to its original crystal form, the cutting of this gem was engineered to minimize wastage while enhancing brilliance — preserving the essence of the rough and embracing its natural symmetry. The result is a sculptural piece worthy of becoming either a striking pendant centerpiece or the heart of a bespoke statement ring.

✧ Highlights

• Origin: DRC, through Rwanda Gem Expedition for Sapphires in 2024

• Acquisition: Private Gem Hunt – April/May 2024

• Color: Moderate Medium Pinkish Red with Reddish Undertones

• Clarity: Eye Clean – Barely Visible Inclusions at the Keel (Under Magnification)

• Type: III (Exceptionally Clean for this Category)

• Cut: Precision-Cut to Preserve Rough Integrity

• Ideal For: Statement Ring or High-Jewelry Pendant

• Visual Appeal: Best Viewed in Natural Light – Exceptional Video Footage Available

  📸 Discover the Journey

  Witness the transformation from rough to radiant by viewing the original uncut crystal featured in our Instagram post dated 19th May 2024 — a glimpse into the founder’s journey of discovery, selection, and curation.

  💎 Final Thought

  This Pinkish Red Rubellite Tourmaline is more than a gem — it is an emblem of discerning taste, an artifact of nature refined by vision. From the wild beauty of the heart of Africa to the velvet trays of our vault, it invites not just admiration — but ownership.

  Gem Details:

  Stone Identity: Rubellite Tourmaline

  
  Discovery Year: Private gem hunting trip,2024

  Weight: 2.23 ct

  Origin: DRC, Central Africa, through Rwanda

  Color: Reddish Pink[ Primary –Pink, Secondary-Red ]

  Brilliance: Good brilliance

  Dimension [L x W] : 8.25 mm x 5.03 mm

  Depth Dimension[h] [Pavillion]: mm
  

  Ratio [L/W ]: 1.64

  Ratio [l/h]:

           Clarity: Near Eye Clean [EC], Small Inclusion at the Keel of the Pavilion  

           Cut/Shape: Emerald cut/ Octagon Cut

           [Precision Faceted – Good Symmetry]
           Cut style: Step- Cut [Crown-Step Cut Facets, Pavilion-Step Cut Facets]

           R.I: 1.619-1.632
           Birefringence: 0.013
           Certified: No

           Treated: No
           Treatment: None

Features: Master cut, Magnificent Medium Reddish Pink Hue, Tone-Medium, Beautiful Octagon /Emerald cut, Flawless proportions, Good brilliance, Jewel grade piece, Good size for pendant, Brooch or Ring

Price per carat: $650

Total Price: $1450

Provenance: The gem was acquired during a private Gem hunting trip in 2024, Rwanda through a reliable ethical source

Important Note to Our Esteemed Collectors and Shoppers
In the world of fine gemstones, color reigns supreme. When selecting a gemstone, prioritize color above all else—it defines the gem’s personality, value, and visual impact. Clarity follows closely, enhancing brilliance and purity.

While cut and size contribute to beauty and presence, they are considered secondary— unless you’re exploring exceptional categories such as Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Alexandrite's, Tsavorites, Spinels, Diamonds, Paraiba Tourmalines and other rare Collector’s Gems. In these cases, size becomes a significant factor, especially when paired with extraordinary color.

As you shop on our platform, let this timeless gemological wisdom guide your choices— ensuring each selection is both meaningful and magnificent.