What you see is a conversation between 2 moments in a gemstones life…

Verdelite 19.45ct of spectrum magic

Leafy green and indicolite teal creates an enigmatic spectrum, crystallised for eternity. Faceted for our eyes to behold.

This eye-clean, one-of-a-kind stone is a quiet miracle of nature. Formed entirely by chance as naturally occurring trace elements coax a fade from spring green into a lagoon green-blue.

Why is this stone so special?

Tourmaline is an allochromatic gemstone, meaning its remarkable range of colours is produced by trace elements, in its pure state (rare though it is), the mineral is actually colourless. Known for its extraordinary chromatic diversity, tourmaline can present sharply divided hues, most famously in watermelon tourmaline (green and pink) or marvellous fades.

But a transition this refined, an exquisite, uninterrupted colour fade in a stone of this size and clarity is exceptionally rare.

I see a lot of stones in my line of work and I have posted previously about stones that ‘got away’. Times when I regret not closing the deal. These stones were all stones, that at the time, were under appreciated for the very quality that made them unique. Colour is a key factor in making a stone collectable. Buying a unique piece for a gem collectors collection is driven next by size and clarity and of course the price is what then makes the piece accessible.

What do you think of this piece that caught my eye?