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Paraiba Tourmaline
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Mina da Batalha, State of Paraiba, Brazil
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TP0032
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EEEEElectric neon blue-green TOP COLOR this gem is an extremely rare variety of tourmaline and this blue/green shade is the most desirable of all colors. The mine in Paraiba produced for only a short time and then closed. If you are one who enjoys the finest stones, look no further for genuine Paraiba! From Mina da Batalha in Sao Jose da Batalha nearby town in the state of Paraiba, Brazil. A treasure that is seldom seen and stones over 1 carat are scarce. This gem weighs approx 1.03 ct. It measures 5.50 x 6.37 mm. All of my Paraiba were personally hand selected and exhibit nice brightness and a very good surface polish. Being a faceter, I also selected these stones for clarity and even though Paraiba is a GIA type III gem (not clarity graded), these are facet grade. I also have a few other single cabochons and one faceted stone left in stock. Because of the rarity of Paraiba, prices are subject to change, so please email and I'll be glad to send my latest pricing. ONE SERIOUS CAUTION: Do not be confused by the cheap irriated topaz that is on the market or the misnamed African or Madagascar material that unscrupulous dealers are calling Paraiba. It does have the same composition, but not the same intensity. Unless the material is from the State of Paraiba in Brazil it is not genuine original Paraiba. GIA certification is available.
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$2498
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