**IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER** LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION This lot is part of a strictly limited five-piece collection. This is number 1 of 5 Each Watermelon Tourmaline in this collection is presented as a unique entry, forming a complete limited set of 5 museum grade slices, all selected for exceptional clarity, symmetry, vivid colour zoning and outstanding rarity. Buyers following the series may pursue the full 5 piece collection across consecutive weekly auctions. ——————- Description: A slice that immediately commands attention, sculpted in the natural geometry that only the finest Watermelon Tourmalines from Minas Gerais can show. At the heart lies a perfectly defined rose fuchsia core, forming a rounded triangular nucleus whose colour radiates with remarkable purity. Surrounding this vibrant centre, a delicate and unmistakable white transition ring softens the passage toward the outer green layer, a feature considered rare and highly desirable in true collector grade Watermelons. The green perimeter is bright, clean, and evenly distributed, forming a harmonious frame that balances the intensity of the inner colour. The translucency is exceptional, allowing light to glide through the entire structure without interruption, revealing subtle internal luminosity and highlighting the extraordinary definition between the colour zones. No black inclusions, no fractures disrupting the symmetry, only a clean, vibrant and highly aesthetic natural gemstone slice. This is a superior piece within the species, selected specifically for its symmetry, its clarity and the rare three-phase colour transition that elevates it far above typical commercial slices found on the market. A true museum-grade Watermelon Tourmaline. Specifications: • Weight: 0.44 g • Carat weight: 2.20 ct • Dimensions: 8 × 3 mm • Origin: Minas Gerais, Brazil • Material: Natural watermelon tourmaline • Variety: Museum grade slice • Colour: Vivid pink core with white transition and saturated green rim • Transparency: Translucent with no black dots • Treatment: None • Form: Natural slice Notable points: • Rare tri chromatic zoning featuring a vivid pink core, a clear white transition ring and a saturated green rim • Exceptional internal symmetry with a well defined rounded triangular heart core • Clean chromatic boundaries rarely seen in watermelon tourmalines of this size and thickness • Ideal translucency allowing the inner structure to glow under direct light • Museum grade cut surface clarity, free from black inclusions and structural fractures • Perfect concentric architecture, typical of high end Brazilian pegmatites • Organic slice shape ideal for high end jewellery or top tier collector display Collector interest: This slice appeals strongly to collectors who seek high-end Watermelon Tourmalines with crisp zoning, flawless translucency, and architectural symmetry. Its museum-grade appearance and limited edition context significantly increase desirability. Lapidary potential: Ideal for framing in bespoke jewellery, yet its artistic zoning and rarity make it especially suited as a preserved collector specimen. ——————— Photography and transparency: All photos were taken under controlled light conditions, carefully selected to reproduce the most accurate natural color of each specimen. No filters, color enhancement, or artificial saturation were applied. The lighting setup is used exclusively to represent the piece as it appears under neutral daylight, ensuring that buyers can appreciate its true tones and luster without distortion. Identification and ethics: All specimens offered are guaranteed natural and as described. Their origin and mineral identification are provided with the most accurate and reliable information available. 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