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Russia

Mounted in 18Kt Gold

The pendant measures 4.0cm x 2.4cm x 0.6cm (1.6in x 0.9in x 0.2in)

The 18kt gold chain is not included. Our 18kt gold chain selection may be viewed and purchased here

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A striking pendant featuring a polished slice of natural pink Tourmaline, displaying vibrant rose to raspberry hues with exceptional transparency. The gemstone reveals delicate internal fractures, growth features, and natural inclusions that create depth and character within the crystal. Mounted in an elegant 18kt gold setting, the design emphasises the gem's vivid colour while allowing light to illuminate its interior.

Pink Tourmaline is a complex Borosilicate mineral coloured primarily by trace amounts of Manganese. Its rich pink tones and vitreous lustre are characteristic of gem-quality Tourmaline, while internal growth patterns record the changing chemical conditions present during crystallisation.

Russian pink Tourmalines typically formed within granitic Pegmatites, where volatile-rich fluids concentrated rare elements during the final stages of magma cooling. These unique geological environments allowed large, transparent Tourmaline crystals to develop over extended periods, producing gemstones prized for their colour, clarity, and rarity. This pendant combines fine mineralogical interest with elegant craftsmanship, showcasing one of nature's most beautiful coloured gemstones.