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With their refreshing pastel greens and effervescent tones, mint tourmalines embody optimism and a youthful vibe that are commanding attention in the global gemstone sector.
A trillion-shaped Brazilian mint tourmaline of 53 carats from Right Gems Supplier
Kite-shaped Namibian ice blue tourmaline of 2.88 carats from Asia Lounges
Afghanistan green tourmaline of over 24 carats from Nomad’s
A 3-carat mint tourmaline ring with diamonds in Art Deco style and rose gold accents by Madly Gems
Becca earrings in 18-karat gold with oval mint tourmalines of 4.56 carats, and alexandrite and diamond accents by Erica Courtney
Coloured gemstone traders are upbeat about prospects for mint tourmalines, thanks to these stones’ invigorating colour, size and affordability.
According to Josh Saltzman of lapidarist Nomad’s, tourmalines bearing a cool, mint colour have been gaining steam in the market since the company started operating about 20 years ago.
In the mid-2000s, a deposit in the Laghman province of Afghanistan became a historical and important source of mint tourmalines, placing these beloved green gems in the international spotlight.
US-based tourmaline expert Farooq Hashmi of Intimate Gems revealed that this area is still being mined today although mint tourmalines are occasionally found in numerous other...
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