Unusual tourmaline necklace

[Bluegemz]

I thought I would share this necklace, since it's very dramatic and interesting. I bought this at a private showing of unusual gems at my jeweler's store some time ago. The story is that this single, tourmaline crystal was held up in a Brazilian court in a mining dispute for some years before it became available for sale. The pictures don't capture the colors as accurately as I hoped. The green is a deep blue green, fading into yellow and then peach orange. I had them strung with 18k beads in between and a clasp. The earrings are deep blue green tourmaline cabochons, to make a set. Though there are some natural fractures, the slices are quite thick. Hope this adds somefun!

 

[Bluegemz]

Here's a picture of it on...

 

[lambskin]

So cool. Love the set.

 

[chatoyancy]

Your necklace is so beautiful and unusual! I love the earrings too. Did you have the earrings made?

 

[Bluegemz]

Lambskin, thank you!

Chatoyancy, thanks! I did have them made. I bought the slices and cabochons together, and then had them strung and the earrings made. I'd considered finding other multicolored tourmaline slices, but the colors in the slices would be hard to find. Also, I thought that maybe the cabs would not compete with the necklace, and also could stand alone.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

What a beautiful set. I love that you chose yellow gold for the tourmalines.

 

[Bluegemz]

What a beautiful set. I love that you chose yellow gold for the tourmalines.

Thank you! I agree because yellow gold is so great for bringing out warmth, softness and glow.

 

[minousbijoux]

I love the colors - you clearly have a good eye!

 

[missy]

Love it. Beautiful colors and beautiful shapes. And it looks great on you!

 

[Burmesedaze]

Love the bold and fun set. Nicely put together!

 

[Bluegemz]

I love the colors - you clearly have a good eye!

Thank you!

Love it. Beautiful colors and beautiful shapes. And it looks great on you!

much appreciated, thank you!

Love the bold and fun set. Nicely put together!

thank you!

 

[VRBeauty]

All I can say is... OH WOW! You have a good eye and great taste!

 

[Bluegemz]

All I can say is... OH WOW! You have a good eye and great taste!

Thank you!

 

[ilovegemstones]

Love it! Wow!

 

[Bluegemz]

Love it! Wow!

Thanks!

 

[Arkteia]

Very unusual, modern and interesting.

 

[Bluegemz]

Very unusual, modern and interesting.

Thank you for the lovely compliment! Much appreciated.