Paraiba Tourmaline Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver, Other
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Stud Earrings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern 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 American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Paraiba, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Crystal, Tourmaline
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold, Bronze
2010s Belgian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Renaissance Three-Stone Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings
Kunzite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Belgian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Paraiba
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Paraiba Tourmaline Stone For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Paraiba Tourmaline Stone?
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 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021What a tourmaline stone is worth can vary considerably from stone to stone. Paraiba tourmalines are incredibly expensive — a carat of Paraiba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Common solid color tourmalines are going to be considerably cheaper, while chrome tourmalines, fine indicolites and other prized colors may sell for as much as $1,000 per carat. Find a range of antique and vintage tourmaline jewelry today on 1stDibs.








