Tag Archives: strawberry

Something different for my last bit of strawberry, round.#1128

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Bruce Fry

One advantage of practically running out of rough to cut, is the discovery of stray bits of past accomplishments with the interest and time to cut them.  This small round is NOT a standard round brilliant.  The stray bit of … Continue reading →

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A treasured pink of great visual impact, emerald cut. Afghanistan#197

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Bruce Fry

She and her family are known wide and far in Afghanistan and their given name is strawberry.  When I heard of this exceptional, saturated pink from Afghanistan, that was found in large crystals that were always included and had to … Continue reading →

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Strawberry, just a bit hotter pink, round#729

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Bruce Fry

The use of strawberry for the color of this included standard round brilliant is not my creation.  It is used in Afghanistan to label this, always included, extremely hot pink tourmaline.  I also was told that it generally comes in … Continue reading →

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A Strawberry round from Afghanistan#1062

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Bruce Fry

Strawberry is a description of some of the most intense pinks to be found in tourmaline that comes from Afghanistan.  It is always included and I have been very fortunate to get a few pieces.   It may not be surprising … Continue reading →

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