Is this a good vintage stone with fleabite on top? Also side has some discoloration. Could expert please advise. Hardness is 7 tourmaline

[W Turner]

 

[LilAlex]

I don't think anyone can say much. Looks like either a chip or a natural on some vitreous-looking "gem." Certainly will not be a major determinant of value or durability.

 

[VividRed]

As a qualified expert I say you need to make better pictures

Jokes aside, what exactly are you asking? If the stone is good? That’s anyone’s guess. Is it valuable? Unlikely, but hard to tell, you need to send to a lab for proper testing if that is what you want to know. Do you see inclusions? What is the tone/saturation in daylight?

“Good” doesn’t mean much unless you give it context. I think it looks fine and would be happy with it - the small chip would not concern me.

 

[Snowdrop13]

No idea about the chip, but the discolouration is probably just dirt………

 

[T L]

It looks like a dark indicolite tourmaline. They’re not super valuable but many vendors overcharge for them.