Green Apple Nigerian Tourmaline - Oval - .92ct

Nigerian Tourmaline with a light green hue.

Gemstone Details

• Weight: .92 carat
• Measurements: 6.95 x 5.60 x 3.55 mm
• Shape and cut: Oval Brilliant cut
• Color: Green Apple
• Transparency: Loupe Clean
• Origin: Nigeria
• Treatments: None / No heat

Color and character

This unheated Nigerian tourmaline displays a rich green apple hue. With incredible clarity this stone looks beautiful in every light. I personally imagine this stone having its light color enhanced by setting it into a yellow gold bezel setting, but that's just my opinion :)

Jewelry possibilities

With a Mohs hardness of 7–7.5, tourmaline can be used in jewelry designs ranging from rings to pendants.

About tourmaline

Tourmaline’s name comes from the Sinhalese word tormalli, meaning “stone with mixed colors.” Tourmaline is one of October's birthstones.