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Anyone who comes across this unique stone is always held spellbound by its brilliance and color shades as it comes in an interesting combination of pink and green. Its defining characteristic however is the fact that the colors are positioned in a special way with the green color forming an outer layer or rind with the core of the stone found in a pale peach or pink color. Watermelon tourmalines are often confused and termed as bicolor gemstones. A bi-color gemstone is one that houses two colors in the same stone. So logically a watermelon tourmaline is definitely a bi-color gemstone. However, not all bi-color gemstones can be called a watermelon tourmaline as it is specific to color. When it comes to choosing between buying a pure watermelon tourmaline and a bi-color gemstone we suggest you look for the latter as it is the naturally found one which is of highest quality is very precious and is rated very high in price. This comparison of prices is strictly with regard to tourmalines only as a bi-color gemstone in any other variety can be quite pricy and rare.
Bi-color tourmalines come in a variety of shades and their quality varies. This variation in quality is also reflected in its price. A watermelon tourmaline, when sliced and polished, decreases in quality than one that naturally occurs. Its price is determined by how dark the shades of pink and green are. Needless to say the darkest of pink and darkest of green is preferred. A variety of ornaments are crafted housing the watermelon tourmaline. The stone when set in a bracelet with 6-7 transparent pieces makes for a collector’s delight. The same holds good when it is combined with sterling silver to make pendants, rings or earrings. A slice of this rare gem is worth a lot of money when derived from natural watermelon tourmaline. It is a treat to the eyes with tits green rim and pink core.
As with all gemstones watermelon tourmaline is also worn for its unique properties. Along with being a gem that is very unique it has properties that are unique to itself. People who have worn this stone praise the calming effect it has on them. It is said to emit weak electric currents in the form of far infrared rays. This in turn converts the moisture in the atmosphere to negative ions. These ions have a healing effect on the person wearing the stone as it wards off the electromagnetic harmful rays that are emitted by computers and mobile phones.
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