Please read my seller policies before buying.
Earth mined tourmaline, 21.71 cwt. Natural Earth Mined . Why Settle for Imitations? 18.2x15.3x10.2mm .
Any questions, PLEASE ASK.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A custom sterling ring with clear topaz accent stones was made for this gem. The stone is NOT set in the setting. For health reasons I can no longer set stones. A very simple job for any jeweler. Included here, no charge.

The retail replacement figure is designed for bricks and mortar jewelers with high overheads. I used to supply jewelers, and bought gems in volume so I could sell to them at prices that allowed them to make a profit and still make a profit for myself.

THIS IS A GENUINE EARTH MINED tourmaline. Appraisal by a master valuer ( at time of this listing I am using Steven Knight GG, R.M.V., CJA-CAP) for a retail replacement value of $3,475 Canadian ($2,715. US at time of listing. ) Feel free to download a copy of the appraisal unsigned and unsealed. As I have already paid to have his appraisal, I can arrange a signed ,sealed copy of his appraisal to be sent to you for an additional $20, made out in your name, and converted to your currency if you are not in Canada. It will be sent separately to you by Mr Knight from his lab. Takes a few extra days. Master valuers are considered THE experts on coloured gems, and their appraisals are accepted by insurance companies as genuine retail replacement value.

Even smaller pictures, while more accurately showing how the gem looks to the naked eye, still show the gem MUCH larger than it is of course.... if you are not sure how big this is , make certain you check on a measure marked in millimeters... the standard for measuring gems.)

Better gems and jewelry items are kept in bank vault for security purposes and retrieving an item can cause a slight shipping delay. I usually only visit the bank Monday mornings, and then ship UPS. If you buy an item on a Monday afternoon, may not go out until following week, unless I can get up there before the regular time.
I have never run into US citizens being charged duty on any gemstone, but it your responsibility to check this for your state if this worries you. I cannot from here.

NOTE: Supply and demand rules in true gem buying as in every other human investment.
Each earth mined gem is a unique work of art, unlike the lab produced stones that can be produced in unlimited quantities.
Even worse than the lab produced stones are the glass enhanced ones....almost worthless.
Some people will never understand why people buy an original work of art when they can buy a poster for next to nothing.
Earth mined gems are for those that do. Invest in quality.

Tourmaline is the gem stone for October. Tourmaline comes in many colors, with traces of aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium providing various shades. It is said to release stress and increase mental alertness.