Rubellite or Pink Tourmaline?

[Aussiewen]

Hi everyone,
I have just purchased a beautiful 6ct pink tourmaline and diamond ring made by Cerrone which is a very high end jewellery Boutique.
Would anyone know if this is a Rubellite or pink tourmaline.
Here are some photos in all lighting conditions

Thanks in advance
Wen

 

[Aussiewen]

Here are 2 more outside and one under my kitchen light

 

[JackTrick]

Feels like a pretty juicy purplish red. It’s a color that I’ve been comfortable calling ruby in corundum, so I’d probably call yours a rubellite

 

[Aussiewen]

Here is one in the direct sun.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Rubellite for sure!!!!

I've spent hours poring over rubellite and pink tourmalines. I would definitely say yours is a rubellite.

It's gorgeous!!!!! Are you enjoying it?

 

[icy_jade]

Rubellite

 

[Aussiewen]

Rubellite for sure!!!!

I've spent hours poring over rubellite and pink tourmalines. I would definitely say yours is a rubellite.

It's gorgeous!!!!! Are you enjoying it?

Oh yes I am enjoying it. Only got it this morning. I bought it 2nd hand but it’s never been worn. They said they paid $18k AUD but who knows.
Also I just realised I had my camera setting on Vivid. Silly me. So the stone came out brighter in the pics. I have just taken another outside in normal setting and it’s overcast now. This is probably a more realistic colour of the stone.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Still beautiful!!!!!

I went to check out the website and based on the other prices I'd say they were telling the truth!!!

Congratulations it's beautiful!

 

[Aussiewen]

Still beautiful!!!!!

I went to check out the website and based on the other prices I'd say they were telling the truth!!!

Congratulations it's beautiful!

Thank you so much. Yes Cerrone is very expensive.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Here is one in the direct sun.

yum
it just look so yummy
like a lolly (sweet/ candy)

 

[dk168]

Rubellite and it is gorgeous!

DK

 

[Aussiewen]

Rubellite and it is gorgeous!

DK

Thanks so much. I’m very happy

 

[Aussiewen]

yum
it just look so yummy
like a lolly (sweet/ candy)

Thanks yes very true

 

[Aussiewen]

Just to mention that I did notice at nighttime with down lights the colour did change a little more peachy not as raspberry red as in daylight. So if that means it’s just a pink tourmaline I’m ok with that too. I’m just mesmerised of how it looks and don’t want to take it off even though it shouldn’t be worn everyday.

 

[icy_jade]

Just to mention that I did notice at nighttime with down lights the colour did change a little more peachy not as raspberry red as in daylight. So if that means it’s just a pink tourmaline I’m ok with that too. I’m just mesmerised of how it looks and don’t want to take it off even though it shouldn’t be worn everyday.

You have such a pretty collection!

 

[Aussiewen]

You have such a pretty collection!

Thanks. I used to collect antique but now moved to more modern jewellery

 

[Caroline2308]

Just to mention that I did notice at nighttime with down lights the colour did change a little more peachy not as raspberry red as in daylight. So if that means it’s just a pink tourmaline I’m ok with that too. I’m just mesmerised of how it looks and don’t want to take it off even though it shouldn’t be worn everyday.

Love your collection!

 

[Cinders]

Beautiful ring & beautiful collection! I agree that it's rubellite and I'd never want to take it off, either.

 

[fredflintstone]

Actually, all red and pink Tourmaline is technically Rubellite, but I'm of the side that leans towards more red being called Rubellite.

So, yes, a Rubellite indeed.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Definitely rubellite! And is it ever a beauty!! Big congrats to you.

What we were taught at the GIA was that two main things differentiate rubellite from pink tourmaline. The stone must be fully saturated, and it must hold its color under any lighting. Pink tourmaline tends to "brown out" under incandescent lights. Rubellite should stay a vivid red/pink. I also agree that the stones which lean red are more aptly called rubellite. Much of the redder material is irradiated, so we do have to be careful of that. Enjoy!

 

[thorstedswife]

wonderful looking stone and setting