Product Description
40.8 Carats Natural Afghan Tourmaline Lot — 8 Faceted Loose Gemstones
This lot contains eight individually faceted, natural tourmaline stones sourced directly from Afghanistan — one of the world's most important tourmaline origins. The total weight of the lot is 40.8 carats, with individual stones ranging from under 1 carat up to approximately 4–6 carats each.
What's in This Lot
The stones span a range of tourmaline color varieties visible in the photos: vivid green, light green, pink-red (rubellite-type), brownish-red, and pale pink. Cuts include cushion and rectangular step cuts (emerald-style), all faceted to bring out the natural transparency and brilliance of each stone.
- Total Weight: 40.8 Carats
- Number of Pieces: 8 stones
- Individual Weight Range: Under 1 ct to 4–6 ct per stone
- Dimensions: 5.7 × 5.0 × 4.0 mm to 4.9 × 4.9 × 3.2 mm
- Origin: Afghanistan
- Treatment: No Treatment — unheated, untreated
- Clarity: VVS to VS (very minor to slight inclusions visible under magnification)
- Colors: Vivid Green, Light Green, Green, Pink-Red, Light Blue-tone
- Stone Type: Tourmaline (Semi-Precious)
- Variety: Loose Stones
- Deal Type: Small Lot / Start-Up Deal
- Authenticity: Genuine Natural Gemstones
- Product Use: Jewelry / Ornamental
- Birthstone: October
- SKU: TOUR-106
About Afghan Tourmaline
Afghanistan's Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman provinces produce tourmaline with saturated color and good transparency. Multi-color lots from these regions are commonly sourced by jewelry designers and collectors who want variety in a single purchase. These stones have received no heat or chemical treatment, meaning their color is entirely natural.
Who This Lot Is For
This lot is suited for jewelry designers looking for a mixed palette of tourmaline, collectors building an Afghan gemstone inventory, and small-scale buyers exploring loose stone sourcing. The "Small Lot / Start-Up Deal" classification makes it accessible for those beginning to work with tourmaline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are Afghan tourmalines considered good quality compared to other origins?
Afghan tourmalines are well-regarded for their color saturation, particularly in green and pink hues. While Brazilian and Nigerian tourmaline dominate commercial markets, Afghan material is valued among collectors for its natural, no-treatment origin.
Q: What is the difference between VVS and VS clarity in loose gemstones?
VVS (Very Very Slightly Included) means inclusions are extremely difficult to see even under 10× magnification. VS (Very Slightly Included) means minor inclusions are visible under magnification but not to the naked eye in most cases.
Q: Can I use tourmaline from a mixed lot in a single jewelry piece, or are they sold individually?
The lot is sold as a complete set of 8 stones. Individual stones are not split out from the lot. Each stone can be set independently in separate jewelry pieces, or designers may use the size and color variation across multiple projects.