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Tourmaline Var. Rubellite

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A killer Jonas piece from 1978's famous find, with absolutely INTENSE COLOR and excellent gemminess. This piece is one of the finest for its size I have seen in years, and really is riveting in a case. Jonas tourmalines go for a premium, and when you see this piece in your case, you will "get it" and agree that this one is, truly, worth a bit of a premium. As I did, when I sucked it in and paid the euro exchange rate when Alain Martaud decided to part with it.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Rubellite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 2.3 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Jonas Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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