Bi-color tourmaline from the famed Himalaya Mine in California, weighing 2.48 carats and measuring 11.0 x 5.4 x 4.7 mm. This gem displays a soft transition between rose and blush tones, showing the characteristic zoning that makes bi-color tourmalines so admired. Stones of this type from U.S. localities are increasingly rare, as most American gem pegmatites—especially in San Diego County—are no longer actively producing. For collectors, a bi-color from the United States represents both geological and historical significance, linking back to one of the most storied mining regions in American gem history.
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Estimate: $625 - $650
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