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Can teal tourmalines be this bright? Cut?

P: 8/26/2007 9:23:14 PM
Green with Envy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 767 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007	It seems like most blue/green toumalines (NOT paraibas) - like a peacock blue or teal- can look really dark. I found this one and wondering if it is the excellect cut that makes it really sparkle- or is it the flash? Another questiosn about this color of tourmaline - why are so many scissor cut style? I would think this type of cut or emerald cut would make it look like LESS sparkle. There is a another nice teal tourmaline on customgems site and the cut looks great- but it just doesn't sparkle like this one. Thoughts? ********************** The BIG day... June 25, 2010! **********************
Posted: 8/26/2007 9:23:14 PM

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P: 8/27/2007 2:47:55 AM
colormyworld Ideal Rock Total Posts: 954 Last Post: 10/27/2009 Member Since: 8/30/2005	It is quite rare to find tourmalines in those hues that are lighter in tone with good saturation of color. Most of them have what is called a closed c-axis. This has the effect of making the stone look black when viewed at certain angles. It is tough to tell what a stone will look like in real life by a picture from a computer moniter unless you know what the lighting conditions were when the pictures were taken. A very dark stone can lbe flooded with intense light to bring out the color or a lighter less saturated stone can be shaded to look darker. This does not take into account any photoshop that may have been done to the picture . Also most computer moniters are not displaying color the same way. Your first line of defense is to make sure you are working with a vendor with a good return policy.
Posted: 8/27/2007 2:47:55 AM

P: 8/27/2007 11:22:45 AM
movie zombie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,216 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2005	Date: 8/27/2007 2:47:55 AM Author: colormyworld It is quite rare to find tourmalines in those hues that are lighter in tone with good saturation of color. Most of them have what is called a closed c-axis. This has the effect of making the stone look black when viewed at certain angles. It is tough to tell what a stone will look like in real life by a picture from a computer moniter unless you know what the lighting conditions were when the pictures were taken. A very dark stone can lbe flooded with intense light to bring out the color or a lighter less saturated stone can be shaded to look darker. This does not take into account any photoshop that may have been done to the picture . Also most computer moniters are not displaying color the same way. Your first line of defense is to make sure you are working with a vendor with a good return policy. amen to that. movie zombie "I don't feel enjoyment watching films that evoke passivity. If you need that kind of comfort, I don't understand why you wouldn't go to a spa." Chan-wook Park
Posted: 8/27/2007 11:22:45 AM

P: 8/27/2007 9:23:16 PM
Green with Envy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 767 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2007	ok- I have been told this gem does not have closed c axis so that is good. AND there is a very good return policy. You just never know what you will love until it is front of your eyes! ********************** The BIG day... June 25, 2010! **********************
Posted: 8/27/2007 9:23:16 PM

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