Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline
2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, Tourmaline,...
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, S...
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s North American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold
2010s Mozambican Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
1990s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
2010s Brazilian Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
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Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline?
The Legacy of Tourmaline in Jewelry Design
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A Paraiba tourmaline is going to be worth a lot — while diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraiba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value. Find a collection of antique and vintage tourmaline jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- What is Brazilian tourmaline?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brazilian tourmaline is a type of gemstone mined in the South American country of Brazil that is known for its vibrant blue and green colors. Sometimes, people refer to the gems as Paraiba tourmaline. You'll find a selection of tourmaline gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Incredibly rare, the lovely blue-green Paraiba tourmaline gems are found in Brazil, Nigeria and Mozambique. Their color is what makes them so rare and so highly desirable. First discovered in Paraiba in northeastern Brazil, hence the name of this stone, it has since been found in other regions. However, the Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines continue to be more valuable and have a more intense hue than gems sourced in other locations. On 1stDibs, find Paraiba tourmaline jewelry from top sellers around the world.