{"product_id":"gia-1-93-ct-paraiba-tourmaline","title":"GIA 1.93 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"6\"\u003eABOUT THE ITEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaíba tourmaline is an exceptionally rare type of tourmaline prized for its vivid, neon-like bluish-green hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors 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.  At present, it is not possible to determine color origin of a copper-bearing tourmaline by gemological testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a GIA Gemological Report, this beautiful blue-green Paraiba tourmaline of Mozambique origin weighs 1.93 carats.  It's a very attractive light \"windex blue\" pear-shape modified brilliant cut that measures 10.23 x 7.33 x 4.37mm.  It's perfect for use as the center of a statement piece, or as a collector's gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIA Tourmaline Origin Report Number:  2233869053\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"6\"\u003eGEMSTONE DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity:    1\u003cbr\u003eGem Species:    Tourmaline (Paraiba Type)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin:     Mozambique\u003cbr\u003eNature:    Natural\u003cbr\u003eShape\/Cutting Style:    Pear Shape Modified Brilliant Cut\u003cbr\u003eHue:    Blue-Green\u003cbr\u003eTone:    Light (GIA 3)\u003cbr\u003eSaturation:    Strong (GIA 5)\u003cbr\u003eSymmetry:    Very Good\u003cbr\u003eClarity:    SI1 (GIA Type II)\u003cbr\u003eTreatments:    Undeterminable (Heating Assumed)\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:    10.23 x 7.33 x 4.37mm\u003cbr\u003eCarat Weight:    1.93 ct.\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report No.:     2233869053\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYouTube Video:  https:\/\/youtu.be\/55BitGrxtUs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan size=\"6\"\u003eOUR GUARANTEE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sleek-node-id=\"858d55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAll gems and jewelry items have been evaluated inside our NAJA Accredited and AGA Certified Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by The World's Most Credentialed Jewelry Appraiser™, Scott Papper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eScott's professional designations include GIA Graduate Gemologist, NAJA Certified Master Appraiser, ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser, ISG Registered Gemologist Appraiser, and AGA Accredited Senior Gemologist, to name only a handful.  Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, review appraiser, gemologist, pawnbroker, jewelry buyer, conference presenter, and expert witness.  He is a recognized expert in both civil and federal court.  In addition to providing appraisal services for private clients and those within the trade, he assists with the valuation of jewelry and watches seized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e by federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Global Gemology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50041426739393,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8752\/5569\/files\/Paraiba1.93ct.jpg?v=1773076395","url":"https:\/\/shopglobalgemology.com\/products\/gia-1-93-ct-paraiba-tourmaline","provider":"Global Gemology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}