Paraiba Tourmaline Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Paraiba, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
2010s Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Paraiba, Other
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Paraiba Tourmaline Jewelry
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraiba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers, are among the many fans of antique, new and vintage Paraiba tourmaline jewelry.
"No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraiba tourmaline," says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
Originally discovered in 1989 by Heitor Dimas Barbosa, the mine at São José da Batalha, Brazil, was thought to be the sole source of the stone. But in 2001, in a fascinating twist, similar tourmalines, the same deep and mesmerizing blue, were discovered in Nigeria and Mozambique.
The significance of these finds goes well beyond the world of jewelry; geologists have excitedly noted that they also added credence to theories of continental drift. Placed together as if working a jigsaw puzzle, the coastlines of South America and Western Africa form a near-perfect match.
Yet the stones from the two regions are not entirely the same, according to George Peralta of M.S. Rau Antiques.
"Typically, Brazilian Paraibas are blue without any other color, and African examples tend to lean towards a blue with greenish colors," he explains, though he notes that this is a "broad and general rule." Indeed, Leles says she barely sees a difference, although she prefers not to call the Mozambican stones "Paraiba," since they are not from Brazil.
In both Brazilian and African varieties, however, it is the high copper content of the mine that accounts for the gem's "blueness."
And it is a rich blue.
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, it would look like Paraiba tourmaline: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
Shop antique, new and vintage Paraiba tourmaline jewelry now on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is tourmaline used in jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, tourmaline comes in a variety of colors and is often used in jewelry. These gemstones come in different depths of color and can be confused with other gemstones, but they are quite desirable in their own right. Find an assortment of tourmaline jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.