Liddicoatite Tourmaline Bear Carving | 2.25" x 4" Gold (white) presumably Zuni artist

presumably Zuni artist

and color-changing varieties do exist (often blue to purple)

The Measurements: 32

07ct total weight

The Setting: Handmade Stone Inlaid Hidden Bail Pendant/Brooch

Liddicoatite Tourmaline Bear Carving | 2.25" x 4" Gold (white) presumably Zuni artistLiddicoatite Crystal Bears: Incredibly rare variety of tricolor tourmaline found in Vietnam. The crystals are naturally rounded on the tops by river action and were not touched by the carver, Ronald Stevens. More Information The Origin: Lc Yn District, Yn Bi Province, Vietnam The Measurements: 59. 88mm (2. 3") x 101. 61mm (4") x 73. 79mm (2. 9") The Weight: Approximately 0. 9 pounds Other Notes: Custom comission carved by Ronald Stevens, c. 2003.