Paraiba-Like Color Tourmaline 2.65 Carats | Afghan Neon Blue Cushion Cut Gemstone
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Product Overview
Discover the captivating beauty of this 2.65 Carats Paraiba-Like Color Tourmaline Gemstone, expertly cut in a Cushion Shape to enhance its vivid neon blue-green brilliance. Known as Afghan Lagoon Tourmaline, this gemstone offers the striking appearance of Paraíba tourmaline at a more accessible value.
Sourced from Afghanistan, this natural and untreated tourmaline is perfect for custom jewelry and gemstone collectors seeking rare color appeal.
Product Specifications
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Gemstone: Natural Tourmaline (Afghan Lagoon Tourmaline)
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Shape / Cut: Cushion Cut
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Weight: 2.65 Carats
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Dimensions: 8.08 × 7.02 × 5.80 mm
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Color: Paraiba-Like Neon Blue / Lagoon Blue
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Clarity: SI (Slightly Included)
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Origin: Afghanistan
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Treatment: None
What Is Afghan Lagoon Tourmaline?
Afghan lagoon tourmaline is a vibrant variety of tourmaline mined in Afghanistan, admired for its blue to blue-green hues reminiscent of tropical lagoons. While it does not contain copper like true Paraíba tourmaline, it achieves intense color through trace elements such as iron and manganese.
This makes it a visually stunning and more affordable alternative to Paraíba tourmaline.
Key Features of Afghan Lagoon Tourmaline
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Color: Rich lagoon blue, teal, turquoise
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Chemical Composition: Elbaite tourmaline
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Clarity: Generally good, with natural inclusions possible
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Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale
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Luster: Vitreous (glassy)
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Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Rarity & Value
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Less rare than Paraíba tourmaline
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Highly valued for vivid color saturation
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Excellent choice for collectors and jewelry designers
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Ethical sourcing from Central Asian gemstone regions
Jewelry Uses
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Rings: Eye-catching center stone
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Pendants: Cushion cut highlights neon color
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Earrings: Ideal for bold, colorful designs
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Custom Jewelry: Perfect for modern and luxury styles
Why Buy from Onestep Gems?
✔ 100% Natural & Untreated Gemstones
✔ Carefully selected Afghan tourmalines
✔ Paraiba-like color at competitive pricing
✔ Trusted gemstone supplier for the USA market
FAQs
1. Is this a real Paraíba tourmaline?
No, this is a Paraiba-like color tourmaline, not copper-bearing Paraíba, but visually very similar.
2. Is the gemstone treated?
No, this gemstone is completely untreated.
3. What does SI clarity mean?
SI indicates slight natural inclusions visible under magnification.
4. Is Afghan lagoon tourmaline good for jewelry?
Yes, with a hardness of 7–7.5, it is suitable for most jewelry designs.
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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