9.45 Carats Bluish Green Tourmaline Gemstone with Cushion cut - Bluish Green Afghan Tourmaline
Product Information:
| Shape |
Cushion Cut |
| Weight |
9.45 Carats |
| Dimensions |
11.61 x 10.96 x 9.51 MM |
| Origin |
Afghanistan |
| Treatment |
None |
| Clarity |
Loup clean |
This 9.45-carat bluish green tourmaline features a precise cushion cut that enhances its natural brilliance and depth. Sourced from Afghanistan, this gemstone exhibits a unique blend of blue and green hues, making it a distinctive choice for collectors and fine jewelry designers seeking exceptional quality and color. Its substantial carat weight and expert cut ensure optimal light reflection, highlighting the stone’s clarity and vibrant tones. Ideal for bespoke settings, this tourmaline offers both rarity and elegance for sophisticated gemstone connoisseurs.
Description:
Uses of Bluish Green Afghan Tourmaline1. Jewelry
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Statement Pieces: Due to its large size (9.45 carats), it is ideal for high-end rings, pendants, or brooches.
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Custom Designs: Its unique cushion cut and vibrant color make it a perfect centerpiece for custom designer jewelry.
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Engagement or Anniversary Jewelry: Some people opt for colored stones like tourmaline as a unique alternative to traditional diamonds.
2. Collection & Investment
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Gemstone Collectors: Afghan tourmaline is sought-after by collectors due to its vivid color and origin.
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Investment Piece: High-quality, larger tourmalines (like 9.45 carats) can appreciate in value over time, especially those with unique cuts and colors.
3. Metaphysical and Healing Uses (based on beliefs, not science)
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Heart and Throat Chakras: Bluish green tourmaline is believed to activate and balance the heart and throat chakras.
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Calming and Communication: Said to promote tranquility, clear communication, and emotional healing.
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Protection: Some users believe it protects against negative energies and enhances spiritual growth.
Advantages of Bluish Green Tourmaline
1. Unique Aesthetic Appeal
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The bluish green hue combines the soothing tones of both blue and green, often resembling tropical oceans or lush landscapes.
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The cushion cut enhances brilliance and gives the stone a luxurious vintage look.
2. Durability
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Tourmaline has a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5, making it suitable for daily wear in most jewelry forms.
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It resists scratching and minor impacts well, especially when properly set.
3. Versatility
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The color pairs well with both white metals (platinum, white gold) and yellow or rose gold, making it adaptable to various jewelry styles.
4. Ethical and Traceable Source
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Afghan tourmalines, when ethically sourced, support small-scale miners and can often be traced back to their origin, which is important for ethically-minded buyers.
5. Energy and Wellness (if you believe in crystal healing)
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Believed to enhance confidence, creativity, and emotional healing.
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A popular stone for those involved in artistic, therapeutic, or communicative professions.
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