Natural Vivid Blue Tourmaline 1.60 Carats Cushion Cut VVS Loose Gemstone from Afghanistan
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Natural Vivid Blue Tourmaline 1.60 Carats Cushion Cut VVS Loose Gemstone from Afghanistan
Premium Natural Afghan Vivid Blue Tourmaline
Discover the beauty of this Natural Vivid Blue Tourmaline 1.60 Carats Cushion Cut Gemstone, ethically sourced from the renowned gemstone mines of Afghanistan. Featuring an intense vivid blue color, outstanding VVS clarity, and a precision cushion cut, this untreated gemstone offers exceptional brilliance and timeless elegance.
Its balanced size makes it perfect for custom engagement rings, luxury pendants, designer earrings, and bespoke jewelry creations. Whether you are a gemstone collector, jeweler, or gemstone investor, this rare Afghan tourmaline is an excellent addition to any collection.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Gemstone | Natural Vivid Blue Tourmaline |
| Weight | 1.60 Carats |
| Shape & Cut | Cushion Cut |
| Dimensions | 6.41 × 5.96 × 5.09 mm |
| Color | Vivid Blue |
| Clarity | VVS (Very Very Slightly Included) |
| Treatment | None (100% Natural) |
| Origin | Afghanistan |
| Brand | OneStep Gems |
Beauty & Appearance
This gemstone displays a rich vivid blue hue with remarkable brilliance and transparency. The carefully crafted cushion cut maximizes light reflection, enhancing its vivid color saturation and creating exceptional sparkle from every angle.
Its premium polish and elegant proportions make it suitable for both contemporary and classic jewelry designs.
Why Choose This Vivid Blue Tourmaline?
- 100% Natural & Untreated
- Rare vivid blue color
- Premium VVS clarity
- Precision cushion cut
- Ethically sourced from Afghanistan
- Excellent brilliance and transparency
- Ideal size for luxury jewelry
- Carefully selected by OneStep Gems
Ideal Jewelry Applications
This gemstone is perfect for:
- Engagement Rings
- Luxury Rings
- Pendant Necklaces
- Fine Earrings
- Anniversary Jewelry
- Custom Designer Jewelry
- Bespoke Jewelry
- Collector Gemstone Collections
Benefits of Natural Blue Tourmaline
Many gemstone enthusiasts value Blue Tourmaline for its traditional symbolism:
- Represents calmness and emotional balance
- Encourages confidence and communication
- Inspires creativity and wisdom
- Symbolizes loyalty and harmony
- Popular among collectors due to its rarity
These beliefs are based on traditional gemstone folklore and are not scientifically proven.
Why Afghan Blue Tourmaline is Highly Valued
Afghanistan is internationally recognized for producing some of the world's finest tourmalines. Afghan Blue Tourmalines are admired for their:
- Rich natural color
- Excellent transparency
- High clarity
- Untreated quality
- Strong demand among collectors
- Exceptional craftsmanship potential
These qualities make Afghan Tourmalines highly desirable for luxury jewelry and investment-grade gemstone collections.
OneStep Gems Quality Assurance
Every gemstone offered by OneStep Gems is carefully inspected to ensure authenticity, natural origin, and premium quality. Our gemstones are ethically sourced and selected to meet international standards for fine jewelry and collector-grade loose gemstones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Blue Tourmaline natural?
Yes. This gemstone is 100% natural and untreated.
What does VVS clarity mean?
VVS indicates very, very slight inclusions that are difficult to detect under magnification, offering excellent transparency.
Is Cushion Cut suitable for Blue Tourmaline?
Yes. Cushion Cut enhances brilliance, sparkle, and color depth while providing a timeless appearance.
Where is this gemstone sourced?
This gemstone originates from Afghanistan, one of the world's leading sources of premium-quality tourmalines.
Can this gemstone be used for everyday jewelry?
Yes. With a Mohs hardness of approximately 7–7.5, Blue Tourmaline is suitable for everyday jewelry when properly set and cared for.
Is this gemstone suitable for collectors?
Absolutely. Its vivid blue color, natural untreated condition, VVS clarity, and Afghan origin make it highly desirable among gemstone collectors.
Shipping
Most of the time we are use FedEx Express for our worldwide shipments. it may take 8 to 10 days to deliver for international shipments. Once you placed an order on our website we will provide you the tracking number of the parcel which you can track it. We also have another option of Global Shipping which is normally taking around a month to deliver the parcel. Another option for international shipments is ThaiPost.
Refund and Returns
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
Customer will pay for returning an item(s).
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at info@onestepgems.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: Office # 05, Nasrullah Building Shah Qabool, Namak Mandi, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at info@onestepgems.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exchanges
We do offer exchanging of items, once you return an item and we received it, then we can discuss exchange with another item. Upon agreeing with exchange we can adjust the price for the item we are going to exchange.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 5 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at info@onestepgems.com
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