4.93 Carats Natural Ink Blue Tourmaline Gemstone from Afghanistan – with Cushion Shape
This exceptional 4.93 Carats tourmaline showcases the coveted deep ink-blue hue characteristic of Afghan gemstones. Cut in a refined cushion shape, it displays excellent clarity and saturation that appeals to serious collectors and jewelers alike. The substantial carat weight combined with its rich coloration makes this stone ideal for statement pieces or high-end custom designs. Afghan tourmalines are prized for their superior quality and distinctive color depth, positioning this specimen as a premium choice for discerning buyers seeking authentic, fine gemstone material.
Product Specifications
✔ Gemstone: Loose Ink Blue Tourmaline
✔ Shape: Cushion Cut
✔ Dimensions: 9.30 x 9.28 x 7.66 MM
✔ Color: Ink Blue
✔ Clarity: VVS (Very Very Slightly Included)
✔ Treatment: None (100% Natural)
✔ Origin: Afghanistan
What Is Ink Blue Tourmaline?
Tourmaline is a highly versatile and colorful gemstone belonging to the boron silicate mineral family. It comes in many hues, and the blue varieties — often called indicolite — are prized for their deep, saturated blue tones that can range from lagoon to dark ink-like shades. These blue tourmalines, especially from Afghanistan, are rare and sought after by collectors and jewelry designers alike.
Cushion Shape: A classic cut combining a square or rectangular outline with rounded corners. The cushion cut is designed to show off a gemstone’s color and brilliance while adding a timeless, elegant look to jewelry.Key Characteristics
- Ink blue / deep blue — rich, intense coloration that can resemble the depth of indigo or ocean hues.
- Blue tourmaline color comes from iron and other trace elements in the crystal structure, producing a range from lighter to deep blues.
- Cushion cut enhances light reflection and depth, showcasing the gemstone’s color and clarity beautifully.
- Clarity in higher quality pieces is usually eye-clean to SI (Slightly Included) — inclusions aren’t distracting to the naked eye and don’t significantly reduce appeal.
- Durability
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Mohs hardness of approximately 7–7.5, making it suitable for most fine jewelry with proper care. Tourmalines are durable enough for everyday wear but should still be protected from hard knocks.
- Origin
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Afghanistan tourmalines are admired in the gemstone market for their natural colors and high quality, especially when untreated.
- Advantages of Ink Blue Tourmaline
- Visual Appeal
- Unique and deep blue coloration sets it apart from more common colored gemstones, giving designs depth, sophistication, and visual intrigue.
- Cushion cut helps to maximize brilliance and exhibit the stone’s rich hue.
- Collector Value
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Blue tourmaline — particularly in deeper tones — is rarer than many other colors of tourmaline, making quality pieces desirable for collectors.
- Jewelry Versatility
- Suitable for rings, pendants, earrings, or bracelets, especially as a striking center stone. Its distinctive color pairs beautifully with white metals like platinum, white gold, or even sterling silver.
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