{"product_id":"parti-color-tourmaline-5ct-brazil","title":"[Nori's Gem] Parti-Color Tourmaline 5.452ct \/ Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParti-colored Tourmaline 5.452ct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 9.56×12.28×6.62mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut: Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutter: Piachan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with a sorting (simple identification report)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood morning, this is Nori-chan, staff member and loose stone collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd like to introduce a new item from \"Nori-chan's Hand-Picked Selections, Crafted by Representative Illumo\" series. (Seeking good names for this series!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stone is a Brazilian tourmaline that started at 5.87ct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllumo first set three conditions: \"must retain 5ct,\" \"utilize the yellow near the culet,\" and \"eliminate any windowing.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo achieve this, he used a fine step cut on the pavilion side to enhance brilliance while preserving the color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, by reducing the table size and increasing the number of facets, he minimized weight loss, eliminated windowing, and further enhanced the brilliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a finish that maximizes the stone's inherent beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original proportions were not bad, but the facets on the crown part were somewhat large, giving the impression that they didn't contribute much to the sparkle. Therefore, Illumo focused on upgrading the crown side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile carefully preserving the yellow near the culet, the finished product now emphasizes that \"magical tourmaline feel.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scarcity of inclusions, the overall balance, and the exquisite color variation that changes expression between the crown and pavilion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAchieving such beauty while securely retaining a size of 5ct or more is thanks to both Illumo's precise design and Piachan's skill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonestly, it's a secret that I was worried it might lose about 1.5ct (lol), but the cut ultimately created value beyond its weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, the global demand for tourmaline has been increasing in recent years,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the price of high-quality pieces has risen significantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially for stones like parti-colored tourmaline, where you can enjoy the exquisite color, it's almost impossible to find them at their former prices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn such a market, being able to offer a stone of this class in a size over 5ct is extremely rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor me, the elements that determine a gemstone's value—transparency, color, and size—are not additive but multiplicative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering this, this tourmaline is a stone of a class rarely seen on the market, possessing all three qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf it doesn't sell, I'd want to buy it back myself. ...In that case, Illumo, I'll be counting on you! 👋 (lol)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GemTreeJapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49456302850241,"sku":null,"price":297000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/1120\/9665\/files\/IMG_9575_f414e6a4-9c62-4050-aeb8-d83ffc83f5d1.png?v=1756524048","url":"https:\/\/irmo.jp\/en\/products\/parti-color-tourmaline-5ct-brazil","provider":"IRMO.JP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}