July 2009

Lack-Tourmaline-Web_90860

$3500


Graduate Gemologist
Grants Pass, Oregon
gemguy1@budget.net

California Tourmaline 90.60 ct

Modified Curving Triangle Mixed Cut
Design and Faceting by Ken Lack

This large tourmaline comes from the Pala Mining District east of San Diego, California.

The original crystal weighed over 250 carats before the faceting process took place. Now weighing in at over 90 carats, this colorful and unique gem has what I call a salmon/plum color in bright lighting and also displays additional colors.

Made in the USA and cut in the USA. The approximate measurements on the tourmaline are: 32.80 x 30.60 x 20.69mm.

What a great example this would be in someone’s collection.