If you are not sure how big this is , make certain you check on a measure marked in millimeters... the standard for measuring gems.
Large tourmaline, dark green, moderately included. Tourmalines of this size are not common. Why Settle for Imitations? 16.7x12x8.3mm. October Birthday.
This gem was examined by an independent master valuer and determined to have a retail replacement value of $2,995 Canadian An unsigned, unsealed copy included, no charge. If you want a signed ,sealed copy for insurance purposes, one can be provided for an additional $25. Master valuers are experts in all gems, and their appraisals are accepted by most insurance companies as THE authoritative word. I have dealt in colored gems for decades, but I am not a master valuer, and my appraisal may or may not be accepted for insurance purposes.
Better gems and jewelry items are kept in bank vault for security purposes and retrieving an item can cause a slight shipping delay.
Supply and demand rules in true gem buying as in every other human investment.
Each earth mined gem is a unique work of art, unlike the lab produced stones that can be produced in unlimited quantities.
Some people will never understand why people buy an original work of art when they can buy a poster for next to nothing.
Earth mined gems are for those that do. Invest in quality.