5.84cwt Tourmaline. Independent Master Valuer Appraised $560. Why Settle for Imitations? See Video

THIS IS A GENUINE EARTH MINED Tourmaline. This has been examined by a master valuer, and a retail replacement value of $560 Canadian was determined Most jewelers know diamonds very well, but little or nothing about colored gems. Master valuers are experts in all stones. An unsigned, unsealed copy of his report is shown here. Feel free to download. If you wish a copy signed and sealed by him, as i have already partially paid his fee, it can be arranged for an additional $30. 17.3x7.6x4.6mm. October Birthday. Please read the IMPORTANT TERMS AND INFORMATION page at least once as it applies to all listings. ANY questions, please ask.

Tourmalines wholesale to the trade today for approx. $10 for a 1 cwt stone of very low grade quality to approx. $400 a one carat example of extra fine quality green. Blue green would be approx. $500 for very fine, 1cwt) . The price goes up to $1,000 or more per cwt. for extra fine larger examples. The retail price will be several times that, depending on the retailers markup.

Tourmaline is the gem stone for October. Tourmaline comes in many colors, with traces of aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium providing various shades. It is said to release stress and increase mental alertness.