Fifth Element Gems and Fine Jewelry

This tourmaline is a stunning deep magenta colored liddicoatite specimen from the Ankadilava mine in Madagascar. Mined in November 2006. Liddicoatite is a calcium rich analogue of elbaite. This crystal has absolutely unbelievable color and no damage. I purchased this crystal at the 2007 Munich Gem and Mineral Show from an Italian dealer. This is truly a fine single crystal liddicoatite tourmaline.

I can honestly say that this liddicoatite crystal has some of the finest and richest red color I have ever seen. This is an absolutely amazing liddicoatite specimen.

Russia has been known to produce some very high quality rubellite tourmaline. This specimen was purchased at the 2001 Tucson Gem and Mineral show and remains to be one of the largest single specimens produced.

This is another vivid Jonas Mine tourmaline. This single crystal has excellent transparency and amazing color very typical of the famous Brazilian locality.

Nigeria has been known to produce some of the world's finest colored gem tourmalines. High quality rubellite from Nigeria is sold as facet grade. This tourmaline is absolutely striking with each shift of direction showing more vibrant hues and saturation.

This is truly an aesthetic masterpiece. The Pedeneira mine in Brazil has been known to produce some truly stunning specimens. This piece does not disappoint. There are no repairs and no damage.

This is an exceptional example from the greatest single tourmaline discovery of all time. Internationally known as "bamburrio" or jackpot! On Good Friday 1978 after six months of digging at the Jonas Mine (Itatiaia) a wonderful discovery was made. Barbosa discovered a 3x3x2.5 meter pocket that produced more than 200 kg of cranberry and deep magenta facet grade tourmalines. Some of the deep red elbaite crystals measured more than 1 meter long and 40 cm in diameter. In total the discovery produced more than 3.6 tons of material. This specimen is a great representation of the deep rubellite color and large crystal size from the Jonas Mine.

Burma has been known to produce some truly unique gemstones and some extremely rare varieties. The botryoidal tourmalines from this area are truly special. This specimen has great structure and stunning display characteristics. A wonderful collector's specimen.

(Depending on selection, please contact regarding full Himalaya Mine inventory)

(Depending on selection, please contact regarding full Himalaya Mine inventory)

This is a wonderful example from a truly classic North American locality. This tourmaline has stunning color zoning typical of fine Himalaya Mine tourmaline.

World renowned as a top producer of top quality aquamarine. This specimen is truly special. The saturation and crystal structure is amazing.