Need Help With Tourmaline for gift

[LoveSparks]

Long time lurker here
Currently I am looking for an open color green or teal tourmaline. my budget is $1000 max. Approximately, how big can I get with this low budget. Speaking of luck, there will be a huge gemstone and jewelry show in my hometown next March, and I am not in hurry. I have read the "New to coloured gemstone buying? Read this first!" thread, but I have not gotten any clue regarding the pricing or quality of tourmaline.

 

[SparkliesLuver]

Inventory changes all the time - as does price - so it's relative to when you're looking. However, I did find this, so I thought I'd post it for you. I'll keep an eye out.

1.69 cts
8.14 x 6.25 x 4.81mm
VVS
Blue-green
Untreated
$645
http://rough2refinedgemstones.com/cut-gemstones/cathys-collection/sneak-peek-private-showing/
(scroll down - 7th stone on the page)

 

[SparkliesLuver]

I'd be remiss if I didn't post this (due to the locale):

Newry, Maine
Neon minty blue-green
1.75 cts
8.10 x 7.55 x 5.40 mm
$875
http://www.earthstreasury.com/product/1-75-carat-neon-mint-green-maine-tourmaline/

 

[LoveSparks]

Thanks for your recommendation, but I think it is a little bit too small, is it possible to get a 5ct tourmaline with that budget?

 

[qubitasaurus]

Have you checked out litnon, they have a couple approaching what you want.

http://www.litnon.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=10653

 

[SparkliesLuver]

What are your ideal dimensions (in mm)?

The one qubitasaurus linked to (at Litnon) is probably your best bet! This would be my other recommendation, but as you can see the price jumps a lot: http://www.litnon.com/index.php?page=viewgem&id=10595

 

[LoveSparks]

Hi guys, thanks for the reply. I have been window shopping around the gem seller here. And I finally found this one.

These photos are taken under incandescent light




Specs:
weight: 5.77ct
asking price (before the negotiation): $1400

Is this worth it? imo this is overpriced, but this is the first stone that catch my eye.

 

[Niel]

This one is larger and cheaper if you like the color

http://www.litnon.com/viewgem.php?gemid=10940&id=46629

 

[Niel]

This one is 4.5 cts but we'll within budget and a precision cut

http://www.torraca.net/projects/tour969/