2.67 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

Paraíba tourmaline is an exceptionally rare type of tourmaline prized for its vivid, neon-like bluish-green hues.

In 1988, gem miners in Paraíba, Brazil, uncovered intensely saturated blue and green tourmalines unlike anything previously seen.  Their extraordinary color is caused by trace amounts of copper, often accompanied by manganese.  Since this initial discovery, copper-bearing tourmalines with similar colors have also been found in other parts of Brazil, as well as in Nigeria and Mozambique.  Even when mined outside the state of Paraíba, these gems are still referred to as Paraíba tourmaline if their distinctive color is due to copper content.

Colors range from neon blue, blue-green, and greenish blue to mint green, and more rarely violet or purple.  Paraíba tourmalines are often heat-treated to enhance or adjust their color.

This elegant cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a rare cushion-shaped Paraíba tourmaline weighing 2.67 carats.  The gem displays a neon greenish-blue hue, further intensified by its closed-back setting design.

The Paraíba tourmaline is accented by twenty (20) round brilliant cut diamonds and two (2) pear shape diamonds, totaling approximately 1.08 carats.  The diamonds are well matched, grading G-H color and VS1-VS2 clarity, and compliment the oceanic hues of the tourmaline nicely.

The mounting is presently a size 7, tests 18 karat.

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