Name: Seriously Pink Maine Tourmaline & Diamond necklace
Style#: F7735
Precious Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Gem: 6.98 carats Emerald-cut Pink Maine Tourmaline (16×8.4mm Emerald-cut)
Diamond: .39 carat (6.3×3.9 mm pear-shape)
Measurement: 15/16″ (23mm)
Chain: 18″ 14K Yellow Gold
Price: $12,450
In the 200+ year history of tourmaline in Maine, pink, blue, green, and teal tourmaline have been found. The vast majority of tourmaline discovered here has been green. In the 1972 treasure trove of tourmaline uncovered on Plumbago Mountain, something unusual occurred; large quantities of pink tourmaline were discovered. These vast quantities of pink stood in dramatic contrast to the previous 150 years of mining in Maine.
Cross bought big. We invested in the early days 2-3 times more than we needed in any given year. We squirreled away big choice gems. Recently, we have started to release some of these rare choice gems. Today’s necklace is one of the 1972 pink tourmalines. In the early 70s, we bought the best of the best. Today, you can acquire one of our early obsession gems.
Today’s gem necklace is a pure pink gem. It is a medium pastel Whisper Pink emerald cut, which means it has an open window into the heart and soul of the gem. To the jeweler’s eye, it’s as clean and clear as a whistle. At 6.98 carats, it is big. It is serious. It has presence and, as a necklace, it represents the magic of Maine’s gem mineral wealth, formed during the age of dinosaurs over 200 million years ago.
The necklace is the essence of simplicity, We’ve set it with a plump pear-shaped diamond at the top. It is high white, clear, and superbly brilliant. Both gems are set in a handmade custom setting with a classic brilliant 18-inch eight-sided yellow gold box chain.
This is an exceptional gem from Maine’s big discovery in 1972 on Plumbago Mountain in western Maine. It’s a big gem, pure pink, crystal clear, and a half-century after its discovery, truly rare…exceedingly rare.
A fine high-white pear shape diamond is poised perfectly atop the big emerald-cut Pink Maine tourmaline, all set in a handmade mounting in 14K yellow gold.
Why We Love This Piece
Seriously Pink
In the history of jewelry, in the history of gems, in the history of our country, and yes, the history of tourmaline from the western mountains of Maine, this is a really serious piece of jewelry. It’s a tribute to the best of what nature has to offer, a long, pure emerald-cut bar of pink Maine tourmaline. The color is pure pink. Our jewelers’ good housekeeping rule of excellence is 5 stars. It’s an amazing gem It’s a collector’s item and a wearable piece of fine art jewelry…a double win.
The color pink is calming. Pink quiets the heart. Pink soothes the soul. Pink allows you to take a few moments to put your feet up, lean back, and take a break. Pink is a restful gem.
Then, we have the diamond. It’s tough as nails. Diamond is the hardest substance in the universe. And yet, it allows light in, curves the light, and sparkles like crazy. It’s an interesting duality of gentle and almost invincible. The diamond is a pear shape, bright white, brilliant.
Maine Tourmaline, A Maine Story
An American Gem
First discovered in 1820 and in subsequent finds over the years, these early discoveries put Maine on the world map as a source for high-quality tourmaline gems. A major discovery in 1972 on Plumbago Mountain in Newry, Maine established Maine as a significant world source of fine tourmaline gemstones.
Cross recognized the historical significance of this find and began working closely with the miners of these magnificent gems. The close partnership continues today with the ongoing discoveries in Maine’s western mountains.
100% Natural
We go to Maine’s gem mines. We know the miners. We know the gem cutters. We guarantee our tourmaline to be from Maine and is 100% natural. Cross maintains the largest collection of fine Maine tourmaline jewelry in the world.
Window of Opportunity
Fifty years have passed since the major 1972 tourmaline find in Newry, Maine where they found 3.5 million carats of tourmaline crystals. Over the years we bought more than we sold knowing that gem finds don’t last forever. There are now colors, sizes, and shapes that are extremely rare and, in some cases, no longer available. If you see something you love it’s best to act quickly. There’s no guarantee another gem like this one exists.
Case in point: In 2007 there was a find of tourmaline in Newry, Maine called Eureka Blue. People loved the color. The gems sold quickly, but the find was small and the mining only lasted a few seasons. Within three years of the discovery, all the large Eureka gems had sold. We still get calls from people who are now ready to buy. What they want, however, simply no longer exists from that find in 2007.
Gem finds are rare, especially in North America. Maine tourmaline is a piece of Maine and American history, it’s a connection to a place we all love, an exquisite creation of nature. Today, there is a rare opportunity to own a bit of Maine/American pride and heritage, and history in choosing a piece of Maine tourmaline jewelry.
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Shipping Details
Orders Under $1,000 – Free shipping via FedEx (allow 4 business days). You can upgrade to overnight delivery for $20.
Orders Over $1,000 – Ship Free by your choice of FedEx Overnight or US Post Office Express. A signature is required on delivery.
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If the finger size you want is not listed as an option please give us a call. If you have time and want to get the fit as close as possible in the beginning you can request our free finger measuring kit. Your free kit will arrive in 3-7 business days. The majority of our rings are size 6.5 to start. Remarkably, this size fits 30% of all women perfectly. If you would like this ring made to a specific size, please allow three weeks for delivery. We will call or email you when it’s ready to ship. If You Need the Ring Faster – simply select in the finger size selection box “No Sizing Yet, Ship Right Away”. We will ship the ring in its present size. You will have your new ring in a few days, boxed, bowed and ready for presentation. After receiving your ring, if you find it needs additional adjustment, give us a call and we will mail you a special free set of ring sizers and a prepaid return label to send the ring back to us for final sizing.
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