Tourmaline question

[agc]

So tourmaline has never been my strength and therefore bear with my question. I have two green/blue Afghan tourmalines, one being just over 17 cts and the other just over 10 cts. both loop clean that I purchased awhile back. I have been looking for similar stones and basically found this one :


What is going on with these prices? I realize tourmaline has been on the rise but what have I missed during covid and inflation? This is my 10 ct:




The 17 ct is slightly less saturated with a GB/BG 3/5 and a vslbG5/5.

 

[fredflintstone]

I'd pass. You can find much better deals. That would be full blown Brick and Mortar retail.

 

[T L]

I agree, that’s really expensive for that material, despite the size.

 

[agc]

I'd pass. You can find much better deals. That would be full blown Brick and Mortar retail.

Indeed, lol. Might even been full blown price for two retail stores combined.
I understand the premium for paraiba but I have noticed a premium being asked for stones with blue down the middle and green on shoulders. Any reasons why?