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Global Gemology
3.81 ct. Natural Rubellite
3.81 ct. Natural Rubellite
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ABOUT US
Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by one of the gem and jewelry industry's most highly-credentialed experts. Scott Papper is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Registered Gemologist Appraiser (ISG), and Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA), to name only a handful. Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness. In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, he has also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service (USSS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the US Coast Guard (USCG).
ABOUT THE ITEM
Rubellite is the pink to red variety of tourmaline. Fine quality rubellite can be mistaken for ruby. As a matter of fact, the Russian Crown Jewel known as "Caesar's Ruby" was later determined to be a red tourmaline (rubellite) pendant, not ruby! Fun Fact: Tourmaline is both pyroelectric and piezoelectric, meaning it is a gem that becomes electrically charged when heated or squeezed!
This high quality rubellite is a very attractive purplish red color, resembling fine rubies. It has been routinely heated to improve its appearance. It measures 11.00 x 9.10 x 6.05mm and weighs 3.81 carats.
| GEMSTONE DETAILS | |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Gem Variety: | Rubellite |
| Gem Species: | Tourmaline |
| Nature: | Natural |
| Shape / Cutting Style: | Oval Modified Brilliant Cut |
| Hue: | Purplish Red |
| Tone: | Medium Dark (GIA 6) |
| Saturation: | Strong (GIA 5) |
| Symmetry: | Very Good |
| Brilliancy: | 80% |
| Clarity: | VS (GIA Type II) |
| Treatments: | Heating |
| Measurements: | 11.00 x 9.10 x 6.05mm |
| Carat Weight: | 3.81 ct. |
