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GIL Cert 3.46 Ct Top Color Natural Paraiba Tourmaline SKU A168
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 11.85 x 8.95 x 4.6mm
- Weight (cts)
- 3.46
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Faceted
- Colours
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In 1989, Brazilian miners discovered a unique and brightly colored variety of tourmaline in the state of Paraiba. The new type of tourmaline, which soon became known as Paraiba tourmaline, came in unusually vivid blues and greens.
The gemstone world was captivated from the very beginning by the beauty and neon glow of the Paraiba tourmalines.
Within a very short time, the market absorbed the modest supply of Paraiba tourmaline from Brazil, but similar material was later found in Mozambique. The paraiba colors were often described as “neon” since they appeared to glow. It was determined that the element copper was important in the coloration of the stone, resulting in the description of this variety as Cuprian or copper-bearing.
A recent African discovery from Mozambique has produced beautiful tourmaline colored by copper. This new source produces material which is virtually indistinguishable from Paraiba Tourmaline from Brazil. Paraiba Tourmaline gemstones from Mozambique is often less included and found in larger sizes than the Brazilian variety.
Origin: Mozambique
Treatment: None
| Provider | Destination | Cost |
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| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Rest of World
21 days
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first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| DHL |
Rest of World
10 days
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first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Thailand
15 days
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first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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| DHL |
Thailand
10 days
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first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
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- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 11.85 x 8.95 x 4.6 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 3.46
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Faceted
- Colours
-
In 1989, Brazilian miners discovered a unique and brightly colored variety of tourmaline in the state of Paraiba. The new type of tourmaline, which soon became known as Paraiba tourmaline, came in unusually vivid blues and greens.
The gemstone world was captivated from the very beginning by the beauty and neon glow of the Paraiba tourmalines.
Within a very short time, the market absorbed the modest supply of Paraiba tourmaline from Brazil, but similar material was later found in Mozambique. The paraiba colors were often described as “neon” since they appeared to glow. It was determined that the element copper was important in the coloration of the stone, resulting in the description of this variety as Cuprian or copper-bearing.
A recent African discovery from Mozambique has produced beautiful tourmaline colored by copper. This new source produces material which is virtually indistinguishable from Paraiba Tourmaline from Brazil. Paraiba Tourmaline gemstones from Mozambique is often less included and found in larger sizes than the Brazilian variety.
Origin: Mozambique
Treatment: None
| Provider | Destination | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Rest of World
21 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| DHL |
Rest of World
10 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked Default |
Thailand
15 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
| DHL |
Thailand
10 days
|
first item
per additional item
shipping capped at
|
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PositiveBeautiful green and quick shipping!
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Lovely in person, fast delivery!
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Positive
Nice stone
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Positive
Exactly as pictured. Well cut, packaged and timely postage. Thank you would purchase again from this seller.
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Negative
Seller unreliable: claimed shipping issues without proof, pushed expensive method, then shipped anyway. I was charged an extra ~$40 without approval or refund of the original shipping fee.
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Description Accurate
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Comments
After thorough evaluation of the Verified seller's information provided, Gem Rock Auctions has found accurate and honest pictures and details for this listing. Gem Rock Auctions is committed to holding our sellers to the highest standards of integrity and transparency. As part of this policy, we only permit the sale of natural, earth mined, gemstones. Manmade, synthetic, and imitation gemstones are not permitted on Gem Rock auctions. Many Gemstones have received treatments to enhance their color and/or clarity to further emphasize their beauty and we insist treatments are disclosed. Unless accompanied by a report from an approved laboratory, all origins or treatments declared in the listing are the sellers' opinion. There are limitations to what can be determined without physically handling the listed item.
