How to Buy a Green Tourmaline Ring

Green tourmaline, also known as verdilite, is a semiprecious stone often used in rings and other jewelry for both men and women. When choosing a green tourmaline ring, factors such as size, color and cut need to be taken into consideration.

Color

When purchasing green tourmaline for a ring, the color of the stone plays a significant role in the ring's value. Green tourmaline can range from very pale green to blue-green to brownish-green. Stones that are blue-green in color to a deep bottle green are the most sought after and expensive.

Size

Like all other stones used in jewelry, green tourmaline is measured in carats. An increase in the amount of carats of a stone will increase the cost of the ring.

Cut

The cut of the green tourmaline stone used in rings is critical to the value of the ring. Green tourmaline is a particularly difficult stone to cut, especially dark colors of the stone. Making sure the stone is cut parallel to the growth of the main axis is important when buying a tourmaline ring. The proper cut will bring out the brilliance of the green tourmaline ring.

References

• Gem by Gem: Green Tourmaline
• Araiba Intermational Ltd: Green Tourmaline