Celeste Orange Masterpiece | 4.76ct Orange Tourmaline
The Orange Jewel of Africaβ A 4.76 ct Celeste Orange MasterpieceΒ
From a Whisper at the Border to a Flame in the Vault
It was not in a marketplace or showroom that this jewel was discovered β but in the quiet folds of a serendipitous afternoon. While resting in a Kigali hotel, far from the buzz of negotiation or the hum of the city, a long-trusted miner from Congo β one of ethical provenance and deep respect for the earth β arrived with a glint in his eyes and a velvet pouch in hand. With barely a word spoken, he opened it to reveal what would soon become a cornerstone of my collection: a gem that burned like a drop of crystallized sunset.
A Color You Can Taste: Jelly Candy Fire
This remarkable gemstone, in its rough state, resembled a succulent orange jelly candy, glistening with promise and laced with natural charm. The saturation β vivid and bright, yet never garish β evokes the luxury of harvest gold, glowing amber, and rare citrus blossoms. There is joy in this stone. There is energy. There is life.
It is a gem that doesn't merely sit in a vault β it sings in sunlight, its crystalline facets refracting warmth like a thousand whispered sunsets.
Masterfully Cut, Unapologetically Elegant
Now expertly precision-cut to bring every shimmer to the surface, this gem possesses a brilliance that feels intentional, almost choreographed. The proportions are sculpted with an artistic hand β one that understands restraint, balance, and drama. It is loupe-clean, and soul-stirring. A rare combination that connoisseurs quietly covet.
This is not just a gemstone. It is a moment of fire captured in crystal, shaped not only by pressure and time but by the sheer insistence of destiny.
An Heirloom in Waiting
For the collector of rare beauty. For the designer of high jewels. For the soul who understands that some gems donβt follow trends β they become legends. Whether imagined as the centerpiece of a bespoke ring, a couture brooch, or simply admired loose within a private vault, this gem is ready to begin its next chapter.
The Final Word: A Tale in Every Facet
From Congo's sacred soil to Kigaliβs quiet elegance, and now cut into luminous perfection β this gemstone is a living story of friendship, intuition, and unmatched natural artistry. It belongs not just in a collection, but in a legacy.
Gem Details:
Stone Identity: Orange Tourmaline
Weight:Β 4.76ct
Color: Celeste Orange [light Orange]
Dimension [l x w]:Β 11.52 mm x 8.71 mm Ratio [l/w]: 1.322
Ratio [w/h]: 1.499
Clarity: Loupe Clean, VVS1
Cut/Shape: Emerald cut [Precision Faceted β Excellent Symmetry]
Depth Dimension [Pavillion]:Β 5.81mm
R.I: 1.63
Pleochroism: Very Weak
Certified: No
Treated: None, [Natural]
Features: Master cut, Exotic Celeste Orange, Tone βMedium light, Flawless proportions, Jewel grade, good brilliance,Β Jewel grade piece
Price per carat: $550
Price: $ 2618
Provenance: Artisanal Mined, Hand-Selected
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 elseβit defines the gemβs personality, value, and visual impact. Clarity follows closely, enhancing brilliance and purity.
While cut and size contribute to beauty and presence, they are considered secondaryβ unless youβre exploring exceptional categories such as Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Alexandrites, Tsavorites, Spinels, Diamonds, Paraiba Tourmalines and other rare Collectorβs Gems. In these cases, size becomes a significant factor, especially when paired with extraordinary color.
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