{"product_id":"afghan-tourmaline-lot-98ct","title":"9.8 Carats Natural Afghan Tourmaline Lot — Faceted Multi-Color Loose Gemstones","description":"\u003ch2\u003e9.8 Carats Natural Afghan Tourmaline Lot — Faceted Multi-Color Loose Gemstones\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lot contains individually faceted natural tourmaline stones sourced from Afghanistan. The total weight is 9.8 carats, with individual stones spanning a size range from under 1 carat up to 4–6 carats. All stones are untreated and genuine, with no heat or chemical enhancement applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in This Lot\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows emerald-cut tourmalines arranged by color gradient. Colors present in the lot include light green, green, pinkish-purple, pink, brown, and red tones. The cuts are predominantly rectangular step cuts (emerald-style), consistent in faceting style across the collection. Stone sizes vary from smaller calibrated pieces to larger elongated stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.8 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Weight Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 1 ct to 4–6 ct per stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9×8×7.5 mm to 17×9×6.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut \/ Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald Cut (Rectangular Step Cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Green, Green, Pink, Pinkish-Purple, Brown, Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e SI to VS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Treatment — unheated, untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tourmaline (Semi-Precious)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose Stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeal Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Lot \/ Start-Up Deal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Natural Gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewelry \/ Ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e TOUR-107\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Lot's Color Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTourmaline is one of the few gemstone species that naturally occurs in a broad spectrum of colors within the same deposit. This lot reflects that range — from cooler greens and blue-greens through warm pinks, purples, and brownish-reds. The emerald cut is commonly applied to tourmaline because the rectangular facet arrangement shows body color well and reduces windowing in elongated rough material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Afghan Tourmaline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan's Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman provinces are known producers of tourmaline in a range of colors. Material from these regions is sourced through artisanal mining and traded in loose form across international gem markets. These stones carry no treatment, meaning their color and clarity are entirely as-mined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Lot Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lot is suitable for jewelry designers who need a variety of tourmaline colors for multiple pieces, collectors building a diverse Afghan tourmaline inventory, and wholesale buyers looking for a mixed start-up quantity. The size range gives flexibility for different setting types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is SI clarity in gemstones, and is it acceptable for jewelry use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSI (Slightly Included) means inclusions are visible under 10× magnification and may be visible to the naked eye in some stones. SI-clarity tourmalines are widely used in commercial jewelry, particularly when the color is strong and inclusions are not centrally located.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does tourmaline come in so many different colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTourmaline's color range is caused by trace elements — iron produces blue and green tones, manganese creates pinks and reds, and combinations produce purple or brown hues. A single deposit can yield multiple color varieties depending on the mineral chemistry at different points in the crystal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is an emerald cut, and how does it differ from other faceting styles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn emerald cut features a rectangular outline with step-cut facets arranged in parallel rows, rather than the triangular facets used in brilliant cuts. 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