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Gemstones - Tourmaline (Mozambique)

Note: Magnification and bright lighting is required to photograph gemstones. Some inclusions may be visible under these circumstances. You are viewing photographs as if you were using a loupe - not your naked eye. Under normal conditions, these inclusions may not be visible.

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This relatively new find in Mozambique is taking the trade and public by storm. The colors are bright and some have never been seen before. Some of the material contains copper and is therefore, Cuprian Tourmaline. Many feel that it can therefore be called Paraiba-Like. < Paraiba Nomenclatur e >

Because this material can be very unique in color and may consist of very fine examples of color in Tourmaline, we have utilized the trade reference book called The Guide in helping to price some of this material. We have marked the prices closed to the wholesale prices for the colors and sizes noted in The Guide. Some do not fall into the categories due to incredible colors and are therefore, exclusive. As one well-known appraiser (with a GIA Graduate Gemologist Degree also) in Massachusetts said specifically about some of the gems below - this material is so unique that one can ask whatever one wants and they would not be out of line. We only hope that in the future, when this material has sold out, we can find similar material. In over 25 years in the business and comments from others in the trade, finding fine gems of the same color, at the same price, etc. might be impossible. Gemstone finds/discoveries come and go - one such famous story is the original Paraiba material. (Note - The Guide literally has a category called "Paraiba-Like Tourmaline". There are two sub-categories under this Cuprian Elbaite Tourmaline heading - Nigerian Cuprian Tourmaline and Mozambique Cuprian Tourmaline. Both have the following text associated with the entry - "May also be referred to as 'Paraiba', 'Paraiba-like' by some members of the trade."

Also note, that like Paraiba, Rubellite and Pink Tourmaline, the material can have inclusions and some can be heavily included. We have chosen some very fine gems and if there are inclusions, they do not detract from the beauty of the particular gemstone. (Some inclusions may be a benefit, as some inclusions may only be found in gemstones from a particular area and this may help to positively identify the gemstones origin in the future if desired.)

Unlike most Red (Rubellite) and Pink Tourmaline, this material does not brown out under incandescent lights. With few exceptions, these intense pinks, magentas, purples and reds will be the same color under sunlight, fluorescent or incandescent lights. This characteric of these gemstones makes them even more highly prized.

NOTE - This find of Mozambique Tourmaline, especially the fancy colors (neon blues, neon greens,
fuschia, magenta, purples and purple variations), would be classified as a Type III Gemstone by GIA. This
means that inclusions are usually present, just as in Emerald, Red Beryl, Red Tourmaline, Diaspore, etc. We
have chosen fine gemstones and most do not have eye visible inclusions, but essentially all have inclusions
when louped. This is not necessarily a negative, but will help determine that it is natural and in the future, also
possibily determine the country of origin (which can be a major factor in price or to a collector/investor). We have viewed a $40,000 Mozambique Tourmaline recently (Feb 2008) and it was eye clean, but when viewed with a 5X loupe, there were inclusions.

Contact us for prices on our Mozambique Tourmaline. Some dealers on the other coast are
wholesaling similar material at about 5 times our asking price.

Newly Photographed Mozambique Tourmaline:

2.12ct Oval Orangy Mozambique Tourmaline . Unique color. Color is accurate, but not a great photo!
tgs-08-01) For Quick Sale! $225
(Includes Shipping/Insurance)


A	B
A - 4.10ct Cuprian Tourmaline of a yellowish green. Has a number of inclusions as to be expected. For those that like inclusions, this gem has a few things to offer. One can find a few tubes stained with possibly iron, which is very much a characteristic of Mozambique Tourmaline. A freebie at this price! (cgs-08-01) $164
B - 5.02ct Oval of a pale pink, reminiscent of Pink Ice. This tourmaline is said to have come from Mozambique. The color range from this country is huge and one never knows what to expect. We liked it because it is a color that we haven't really seen before. It is not clear but has some color. A sparkly nice looking gemstone and would be great in a piece of jewelry or for someone who is a collector of unusual colors in gemstones. Another great deal sure not to last too long! (limgem-08-04) $497

Below you will find the Purple Cuprian Mozambique Tourmalines. If you wish to skip this section and view other Mozambique Colors, many Cuprian, Click on the following link: < View Other Mozambique Tourmaline >

Purple Tourmaline from Mozambique

The gemstones below are Tourmaline from Mozambique and have the much
sought after rare Purple, Purplish Pink, Pinkish Purple, Fuschia and Fuschia Purple
colors as well as variations in between. This material is quite often heavily included.
We have choosen most pieces to be eye clean or mostly eye clean. The color is very
desirable and among dealers, we have been discussing the fact that in the future, collectors
and investors will be seeking this color out. Many of the Mozambique Tourmalines contain Copper.
We have seen pinks and purples certed as containing Copper. One of our associated tested his
Mozambique Tourmaline that were variations in Purple, and all tested as Cuprian (Copper containing) Tourmaline. Gemstones that look similar in color can test out as Tourmaline, Tourmaline with Copper
as well as Tourmaline with Copper and Manganese. We feel the color should be the major factor for
determining a purchase versus being based on the presence of one or two elements. There is no need to pay for something that you can not visually see.

We purchased a few of these extraordinary colored tourmaline and chose the best that was available. This material, like many of the other fine colors of Mozambique Tourmaline have inclusions, so one must attempt to find those that are mostly clean, but the material really doesn't come entirely clean unless in smaller sizes - when in smaller sizes, the color is not as saturated. We have not wanted to offer this material for the time being, because a well known company on the West Coast is wholesaling material for FIVE times what we are offering it to the public. It is unknown where this material is going in price, but those in Thailand have indicated they are going to stop selling their existing inventories because the supply is drying up and prices have been climbling rapidly.


A	B
A - 5.80ct Pear Shaped Purple Tourmaline, inclusions as one can see in the photo. Partial recut by our Master Cutter. (kaek-06-03)
B - 5.90ct Oval Purple Tourmaline. Partial recut by our Master Cutter. (kaek-07-22)


A	B
A - 10.28ct Oval Amethyst Purple Tourmaline faceted by our Master Cutter. (pntrd-08a-01a)
B - 11.58ct Cushion Purple Tourmaline faceted by our Master Cutter. (pntrd-08a-01c)

4.00ct Round Mozambique Tourmaline, Royal Purple. This color is rare as well as the shape. Have not seen ANY rounds of size in this gemstone. Also, this was faceted by our Master Facetor who recently won an award in the ATGA Cutting Competition. (kaek-06-02)


A	B
A - 2.32ct Oval Mozambique Deep Purple Tourmaline (gat-08-01)
B - 2.42ct Oval Mozambique Purple Tourmaline (gat-08-02)

Deep Amethyst Colored 8.44ct Pear Shaped Mozambique Tourmaline (pntrd-08a-01b)


A	B
A - 9.03ct Mozambique Purple Tourmaline (kaek-07-02)
B - 3.36 Pear Shaped Deep Amethyst Purple Mozambique Tourmaline (limgem-08-03)

6.10ct Square Cut Purplish Mozambique Tourmaline. This was such a great gemstone that we decided to have our Master Cutter re-facet it. As usual, the native cut had issues, being very shallow with a large surface area, causing a window and no brilliance. We took a 39% loss in the original weight, but we now have an outstanding gemstone. The color is pink or purple depending on the lighting conditions. From those that have seen it, this appears to be a unique and rare color shifting Tourmaline. The photos above are not showing the different color that might be seen, just different angles of the sparkle/brilliance. 11.46x11.08x7.50 (gemd-07a-02)

2.70ct Nicely Saturated Purplish Pink or Pinkish Purple Mozambique Tourmaline. This is one of the new rare colors to hit the market from this strike. (tgcr-07-01)

Here is another incredible and special gemstone, hailing from the small, now famous strike of uniquely colored Tourmaline from Mozambique!

This beauty is a color shifter also, making it even more rare! Under office fluorescent lights or daylight, the color is a purplish pink or a pinkish purple (as seen here). No question that it contains purple though! Under incandescent lights, there is no pink - only purple,; very amehyst like... (In the past, some genstones would pick up more puprle under fluorescent lights, such as Paudarco Amethyst. The fact that we see more purple under incandescent vs. fluorescent lights, makes this particular gemstone a curiousity.)

Until recently with this discovery, true purple tourmaline was just not seen.

The dimensions of ths gemstone are approximately 13.1X8.0X6.4mm and is an elongated cushion. It is quite large for this material and is mostly clean. (One problem that one encounters with this purple color is that it tends to be very included. Since we have purchased our material in person, we have attempted to purchase only the finest, best color, eye clean material possible. We attempt not to recut these gems due to the high value in the gemstones themselves. We cannot afford to loose much weight and try our best to find those gemstones which are mostly eye clean, have good color and decent cutting.)

(gemgbl-07-01)


A	B
A - 10.32ct Roundish Pinkish Purple Mozambique Tourmaline (yahya-06a-04b )
B - 12.06ct Tanzanite Colored Oval Mozambique Tourmaline, has the look of a color change sapphire - sort of blue but also purple depending on lights (yahya-06a-04a)

Mozambique Purplish Pink Tourmaline, 0.63ct, Oval (gembkk-06-01) $189


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 0.79ct Oval, purplish pink (dazgem-06-01b) $138
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 1.62ct Oval, lavender (kaek-06-01) $410

Mozambique Tourmaline, 2.74ct total weight, 2 pieces, purple (kaek-06-32) $300/ct

Mozambique Tourmaline (All variations of greens, blues, reds, pinks, magentas, fuschia and colors in between)
Many of the Mozambique Tourmaline contains Copper and can be called Cuprian Tourmaline, similar
to Paraiba Tourmaline in composition.


A	B
A - 4.18ct Pear Shaped Reddish Purple Mozambique Tourmaline (gat-08-03)
B - 3.75ct Pinkish Purple Pear, Mozambique Tourmaline refaceted by our Master Cutter! (gat-08-04)


A	B
A - 5.02ct Dusty Purple Oval, Mozambique Tourmaline SOLD!(Trade)
B - 6.65ct Mozambique Tourmaline in a Fan shape with a glowing Pinkish Purple color (limgem-08-05)

15.70ct Pear Shaped Fuschia-Purple Mozambique Tourmaline (limgem-08-01)

5.77ct Mozambique Fuschia Pink Tourmaline (kaek-07-14)

8.37ct Mozambique Fuschia Tourmaline (kaek-07-15)


A	B
A - 3.59ct Oval Pinkish Mozambique Tourmaline (gemvil-08-01) $359
B - 10.94ct Mozambique Purplish Pink Tourmaline (kaek-07-08)


A	B
A - 12.32ct Bright Dusty Rose Mozambique Tourmaline (kaek-07-13)
B - 17.25ct Purplish Pink Mozambique Tourmaline refaceted by our Master Cutter! (kaek-07-10)

7.71ct Trilliant Pinkish Purple Mozambique Tourmaline (chapr-07-02)

5.09ct Neon Green Mozambique Tourmaline. This was recut by our Master Cutter to create a better looking gemstone. There is a certificate with this gemstone that indicates it is a natural Tourmaline. The cert is now outdated because the dimensions and the weight has changed. Some inclusions as can be expected in this color as well as the origin of this gemstone. Eye visible, but really doesn't affect the sparkle of the gemstone. This photo doesn't do this gem justice. (yahya-0606A-01) $2799

9.60ct Green Mozambique Tourmaline. This was recut by our Master Cutter to create a better looking gemstone. Some inclusions but again, it looks good to the ey and this is typical of the Mozambique material. (kaek-06-23) $3,360


6.47ct Cuprian Mozambique Tourmaline
13.77x9.61x7.17mm Oval Bright Pink Mozambique Tourmaline weighing a whopping 6.47cts and containing Copper. Therefore, this is a Curpian Tourmaline similar to Paraiba and other bright neony Tourmalines from other localities. A number of smaller inclusions exist, but does not affect the brilliance or overall look of this gemstone. This is also to be expected of pink and red Tourmaline, not to mention Paraiba and the bright colors coming from Mozambique! Note that this color is a bright pink with maybe a hint of purple, and it does not brown out under incandescent light. For the most part, the color is consistent under a number of different light sources. (fgj-07-01) $1779

1.21ct Bright Deep Forest Green Mozambique Tourmaline - Here is a chance to have a fine tourmaline from the famous Mozambique strike at a low price! (gemd-07-01) $219


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 1.44ct Oval, bright glowing green (We believe that this will test out as Cuprian Tourmaline and will most likely cert it in the future) (kaek-06-25) $999 Price is based on being certed as Cuprian/Paraiba-like Tourmaline.
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 1.81ct Oval, neony blue green (kaek-06-40) $1,800 (We believe that this will test out as Cuprian Tourmaline and will most likely cert it in the future) Price is based on being certed as Cuprian/Paraiba-like Tourmaline.


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 2.72ct Oval, neon green (yahya-06b-07) $1,632
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 9.84ct Oval, very bright green with blue (kaek-06-24) $1,968


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 3.00ct Pear, magenta pink; approx 10.4x8.7x6.0mm (kaek-06-049) $1,500
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 3.11ct Pear, deep pastel neon green (kaek-06-12) $778


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 3.64ct Oval, bright aquamarine blue (yahya-06-18) $3,640 (We believe that this will test out as Cuprian Tourmaline and will most likely cert it in the future) Price is based on being certed as Cuprian/Paraiba-like Tourmaline.
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 3.65ct Oval, bright deep green (kaek-06-47) $1,278


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 3.89ct Pear, magenta pink; approx 11.8x9.8x5.9mm (kaek-06-51) $1,945
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 4.07ct Oval, bright pink (gemgal-06-01) $1,425


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 4.18ct Oval, neon pink (kaek-06-30) $2,299
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 4.39ct Oval, bright lively neony green (kaek-06-41) $2,195


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 4.52ct Oval, rubellite (reminiscent of fine Ouro Fino Rubellite) (kaek-06-43) $2,712
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 4.57ct Pear, bright pastel green (kaek-06-42) $1,143


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 5.72ct Oval, bright deep pastel pink (kaek-06-31) $2,860
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 6.32ct Oval, unique green (yahya-06b-08) $1,896


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 6.62ct Oval, dusty rose with red/purple highlights (kaek-06-52) $1,324
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 7.51ct Marquis, pinkish purple (kaek-06-03) $2,990

Mozambique Tourmaline, 8.53ct Oval, lively green with hints of pastel blue (kaek-06-44-44) $1,706


A	B
A - Mozambique Tourmaline, 10.53ct Oval, magenta rubellite (kaek-06-48) $6,330
B - Mozambique Tourmaline, 11.44ct Oval, rhodolite-lik rubellite (kaek-06-46) $5,144

Mozambique Tourmaline 11.96ct Oval

Deep Magenta Rubellite (kaek-06-37) $5,980


4.46ct Mozambique Tourmaline, Oval, bright neon green depending on the lights (yahya-06a-02) $2,453


5.05ct Mozambique Tourmaline, Triangle, bright neon green depending on the lights (yahya-06a-03) $2,778

Cuprian Tourmaline: Paraiba or Paraiba-like


1.24ct Trilliant Paraiba - Certed
This light bluish green Tourmaline from Mozambique contains Copper(Cu) and can therefore be termed Paraiba or Paraiba-like defined in the past frew months by several gem related trade organizations. For more information - visit the following pages: < Paraiba Nomenclature > < AGTA - The Question of Paraiba > This Paraiba actually has a lighter color than the photo shows, but is a lively bluish green stone. Like most Paraiba and Mozambique Tourmaline, there are some inclusions. It doesn't contain the neon color that some Paraiba might have, but it is Cuprian Tourmaline - see the cert above and the Paraiba Nomenclature link above. (Under some lights, the color intensified and does 'pop'.) We have based the current price on the trade reference, The Guide. Selected the Paraiba-like, Cuprian Tourmaline, Nigeria/Mozambique section, found the carat weight and chose Commercial quality (though an appraiser thought it should be much higher than commercial grade). We also chose the lowest price in the Commercial quality and that was $300/ct. We are therefore offering this gemstone at $372 for a quick sale.

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"Thanks again for showing them to me and for offering them at a good price. I would not blame you, if you decide not to sell them, since the supply
does seem to have dwindled."
PM - NY
(Purple Tourmaline)

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"Wow, Now thats some cuttin'!~ Thanks..."
TL - San Diego, CA

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"I got the stone.... Its very beautiful - a keeper. Thank you!"
JF - New York, NY

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"The purple tourmalines are indeed beautiful, and an interesting story to those in the know. The fact that treatment to change colors to a parariba tourmaline to increase value still tilts me the wrong way, especially when that “fear” is enough to raise the price of the untreated gems as well. They are indeed beautiful, rare and with time may not need parariba look alike via heating to raise the vaue of the beautiful purple that is naturall.."
- A collector who has been keeping abreast of the latest news on Mozambique Tourmaline and especially the Purples!
(RB - Carlsbad, CA)