Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond 18ct Ring

This is a stunning Paraiba tourmaline and Diamond 18ct Ring.

Paraiba tourmaline is an exceptionally rare and valuable gemstone known for its intense neon blue, bluish-green, or green hues, caused by traces of copper.

Discovered in Brazil in the late 1980s, these, along with similar, later-discovered African varieties, are considered more precious than diamonds. Their electric, vibrant color often commands prices exceeding.

$20, 000 per carat for top-quality, larger stones.

Key aspects of Paraiba Tourmaline include: 

• Colors and Appearance: They exhibit a "neon" effect, appearing to glow. Colors range from vivid electric blue to brilliant green, cyan, and violet.
• Origin and Rarity: Originally found in Paraíba, Brazil, in 1989. Due to extreme rarity, they are also sourced from Mozambique and Nigeria. Brazilian stones are typically the most prized and expensive.
• Composition: They are unique among tourmalines for containing copper, which, along with manganese, gives them their distinct, vivid colors.
• Value and Price: Considered one of the most expensive gemstones in the world, with prices heavily influenced by color intensity, saturation, and, to a lesser extent, origin.
• Uses in Jewelry: Due to their striking color, they are popular in high-end,, unique jewelry pieces, including rings, pendants, and earrings, often paired with diamonds or other gemstones to accentuate their color.