14.18 Carats Apple Green Tourmaline Pair with Cushion Cut from Afghanistan, Apple green Earring Pair
This exquisite tourmaline pair showcases a stunning apple green hue, weighing 14.18 Carats combined. Each stone features a precise cushion cut that maximizes brilliance and color saturation, highlighting the gemstone's natural vibrancy. Sourced from Afghanistan's renowned mining regions, these tourmalines display excellent clarity and saturation typical of premium specimens. The cushion cut's faceting pattern creates exceptional light performance, making these stones ideal for fine jewelry applications.
Product Details:
- Gem Type: Apple Green Tourmaline
- Cut Style: Cushion Cut
- Total Weight: 14.18 Carats
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 10.09 x 9.15 and 10.10 x 10.08 x 9.15 MM
- Origin: Afghanistan
- Treatment: None (100% Natural)
- Clarity: Loup Clean
Apple Green Tourmaline Pair
Tourmaline is a richly colored gemstone from the mineral group elbaite, known for its wide range of colors and stunning transparency. The apple green variety falls in the green color family and gets its hue from trace elements like vanadium or chromium.
Cushion Cut:
A classic gemstone cut with soft, rounded corners and large facets that enhance brilliance and depth — ideal for showing off rich color in larger stones like a 14.18 Cts gem. Afghanistan Origin:
Afghan tourmalines are prized for excellent color saturation and clarity, making them desirable in the gem market.
2. Key Characteristics
Color
- Apple green hue — bright, refreshing, vibrant — often more rare and unique than many other colored gemstones.
- The shade symbolizes renewal, growth, and balance.
Clarity & Cut
- Larger stones like 14+ cts with high clarity are sought after.
- The cushion cut maximizes light reflection and gives the gem a classic yet lively appearance.
Durability
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Mohs hardness of ~7–7.5, which makes it reasonably durable and suitable for many types of jewelry.
Advantages of Apple Green Tourmaline
Visual Appeal
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Unique Color: Fresh apple-green shade stands apart from typical green gemstones like emerald or peridot, with a softer, elegant tone.
Brilliance: The cushion cut brings out depth and luster beautifully.
Wearability
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Durable enough for rings, necklaces, bracelets, and pendants with proper care.
Collector & Investment Value
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Larger, high-clarity stones — especially natural and untreated ones — are rare and can retain or increase value over time.
Metaphysical & Energy Beliefs (Belief-Based)
Among those who appreciate gemstones spiritually or energetically:
- Heart Chakra Connection: Green tourmaline is thought to open heart energy and encourage compassion and emotional balance.
- Harmony & Vitality: It’s associated with growth, renewal, and emotional healing.
- Calming Energy: Some people use green tourmaline for stress relief and inner peace.
(Note: These metaphysical uses are belief-based and not scientifically verified.)
4. Uses of a 14.18 Carat Apple Green Tourmaline Pair
Jewelry
Its significant size and beautiful color make this gemstone especially suited for:
- Statement Rings: Eye-catching centerpiece in custom ring designs.
- Pendants & Necklaces: Elegant focal point for luxe pendants.
- Earrings: Matching large stones create high-end paired earrings.
- Bracelets: Center stones or links in bespoke designs.
- Designer & High-Fashion Pieces.
Special Occasions
- Luxury Gifts: For anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and celebrations.
- Heirloom Pieces: A notable gemstone that can be passed down through generations.
Collectibles & Investment
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Gem collectors prize large and rare colored stones, and natural Afghan tourmalines often appear in high-end collections.
Crystal & Healing Jewelry (Optional)
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Some wear it in bracelets or amulets for perceived emotional balance and vitality, particularly in alternative healing or crystal-therapy contexts.
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