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AIG Certified 13.80 Carat Natural Loose Paraiba Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone
$3,700
£2,818.79
€3,216.90
CA$5,199.38
A$5,666.40
CHF 3,000.61
MX$68,059.49
NOK 37,988.33
SEK 34,926.53
DKK 24,026.68
About the Item
Loose Paraiba Tourmaline
Weight: 13.80 Carat
Dimension: 19.99 x 12.07 x 6.90 Mm
Colour: Blue Green
Origin: Mozambique, Africa
Treatment: Non
Certificate: AIG Certificate Available
Loose Paraiba tourmaline is one of the most coveted gemstones in the world, admired for its vivid neon colors and incredible rarity. Discovered in the late 1980s in Brazil’s Paraíba state, this gem quickly gained fame for its electric blue and green hues, which seem to glow from within. The striking color is caused by trace amounts of copper and manganese—an unusual combination in tourmalines that gives Paraiba stones their signature “neon” effect.
Unlike many gems, Paraiba tourmaline’s beauty does not rely solely on size or flawless clarity. Even small, eye-clean stones are exceptionally valuable because of their intense saturation and scarcity. Most Paraiba crystals are tiny and included, so a loose Paraiba tourmaline over one carat with good clarity is extremely rare and can command extraordinary prices on the global market.
These gems are now found not only in Brazil but also in Mozambique and Nigeria. African Paraibas can rival Brazilian material in color and quality, though collectors often prize Brazilian stones for their original provenance. Regardless of origin, the gemstone is always treasured for its luminous, almost electric appearance that no other gem can replicate.
Loose Paraiba tourmalines are sought after by both jewelers and investors. Jewelers appreciate their dazzling brilliance in custom high-end designs, while collectors see them as portable stores of value due to their scarcity. When buying a loose Paraiba, key factors to evaluate include hue, saturation, clarity, and the presence of proper certification from trusted gemological labs to confirm its copper content and authenticity.
Because of its rarity, Paraiba tourmaline is often referred to as a “once-in-a-lifetime” gemstone. Whether cut into a classic oval or an avant-garde custom shape, a loose Paraiba stone remains one of the most extraordinary treasures of the colored gemstone.
- Creator:Gilt Gems
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:13.8 ct
- Dimensions:Width: 0.48 in (12.07 mm)Depth: 0.28 in (6.9 mm)Length: 0.79 in (19.9 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2025
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- Seller Location:Peshawar, PK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3328227260692
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