Natural Green Tourmaline Gemstone, 16.70 Carats, Afghan Green Tourmaline with Cushion Cut
Item Specification
- Weight: 16.70 Carats
- Dimension: 14.31 x 12.78 x 11.25 MM
- Clarity: Eye clean
- Cut: Cushion Cut
- Treatment: None
- Origin: Afghanistan
This exquisite 16.70-carat Afghan Green Tourmaline showcases a vibrant bright green hue in an elegant cushion cut. Renowned for its exceptional clarity and color saturation, this premium gemstone offers jewelers and collectors a rare specimen from Afghanistan's mineral-rich deposits. Its substantial carat weight and precise cutting maximize both brilliance and visual impact, making it an ideal centerpiece for high-end custom jewelry designs.
Uses of 16.70 Cts Bright Green Tourmaline (Cushion Cut)
1. High-End Jewelry
- Statement Rings: Makes an elegant, attention-commanding center stone.
- Luxury Pendants: The large carat size and brilliance stand out in solitaire or halo settings.
- Fine Earrings or Brooches: Can be incorporated into unique designs for elite clients or collectors.
- Heirloom Creations: Perfect for creating a multi-generational keepsake.
2. Collectible & Investment Gemstone
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Tourmalines over 15 carats with vivid green color and clarity are rare and highly valued by gem collectors and investors.
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Afghan-origin tourmalines are increasingly sought-after due to their clarity, luster, and saturated color.
3. Spiritual and Metaphysical Jewelry
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Used in crystal healing for opening the heart chakra.
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A symbol of vitality, abundance, and emotional balance.
Advantages of Bright Green Tourmaline (16.70 Cts, Cushion Cut)
1. Exceptional Rarity
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Gemstones over 10 carats in bright, natural green are uncommon—this size offers museum-level quality.
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Cushion cut enhances brilliance while preserving weight, offering both beauty and value.
2. Vibrant, Natural Color
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The bright, lush green of Afghan tourmaline rivals that of fine emeralds but with better durability and often fewer inclusions.
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Color remains stable under light exposure, unlike some treated stones.
3. Durability for Jewelry
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With a Mohs hardness of 7–7.5, it’s suitable for frequent wear when set securely.
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Less prone to surface damage compared to softer gemstones like emeralds.
4. Emotional and Symbolic Power
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Associated with growth, healing, prosperity, and emotional rejuvenation.
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Said to bring joy, creativity, and confidence to its wearer.
5. Design Flexibility
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Cushion cuts allow versatile designs—works well with vintage, modern, or minimalist settings.
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Complements gold, platinum, or silver beautifully.
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