A fat, classic pink-red tourmaline from the Himalaya, circa 1980s. This 92-gram crystal has a slight green band atop, and otherwise is a desirable uniform color of pink-red. It is complete all around save only a slight diagonal contact on the lower backside. From the collection of Hubert De Monmonier (1919-2007), donated by bequest to the University of Arizona Museum to add to their displays; and to provide specimens for the recent sale to establish an endowment fund for museum operations in perpetuity. Joe Budd photos