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GIA 1.61 ct. Natural Yellowish Green Tourmaline

GIA 1.61 ct. Natural Yellowish Green Tourmaline

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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

Tourmaline is a very attractive gem that occurs naturally in many different colors.  Its name is derived from the word toramalli, which means "mixed gems" in Sinhalese, one of the languages spoken in Sri Lanka.  In 1554, Spanish conquistador Francisco Spinoza discovered green tourmaline crystals during a Brazilian expedition, which he mistook for emerald.  It wasn't until the 1800s that mineralogists finally identified tourmaline as its own species.


This stunning 1.61 carat natural yellowish green tourmaline has a wonderful square emerald cutting style.  It is a very attractive color and is a very high clarity gem, with no visible inclusions under 10x magnification!


Accompanied by GIA Tourmaline Report #6213288864.



GEMSTONE DETAILS
Quantity: 1
Gem Species: Tourmaline
Nature: Natural
Shape/Cutting Style: Square Emerald Cut
Hue: Yellowish Green
Tone: Medium (GIA 5)
Saturation: Moderately Strong (GIA 4)
Symmetry: Very Good
Brilliancy: 80%
Clarity: VVS (GIA Type I)
Treatments: Color Origin Undeterminable
Measurements: 6.32 x 6.29 x 5.24mm
Carat Weight: 1.61 ct.
GIA Report Number: 6213288864
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