0.12 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Paraiba Tourmaline Pair from Brazil

The Natural Gemstone Company presents a matched pair of transparent blue Paraiba tourmalines, each weighing 0.06 carats, with oval dimensions of 3.03 by 2.13 by 1.44 millimeters and 3.07 by 2.18 by 1.50 millimeters respectively. Both stones are cut in a mixed brilliant style that combines a brilliant facet layout on the crown with a modified pavilion geometry to maximize light return for their small table and shallow girdle profile. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, which permits unimpeded light transmission while providing natural internal character that enhances scintillation. Color intensity is medium light, a hue that balances visibility on the finger with lively translucence, and the material has been heat treated to stabilize and unify the blue tone typical of Brazilian Paraiba, where copper and trace elements produce the distinctive neon blue. The polish is excellent, which sharpens facet junctions and preserves crisp facet reflections, delivering clean contrast between bright flashes and darker facet windows.

When viewed as a pair, the two stones exhibit complementary reflective behavior that is greater than the sum of their parts. The slight dimensional variance between the stones subtly alters pavilion angles and facet alignment, creating a micro contrast in return brilliance that becomes an attractive complementary effect when set side by side. One gem tends to return slightly warmer blue flashes under diffuse light, while the other emphasizes cooler, more electric flashes under point illumination, a result of their matched but not identical facet geometries. The mixed brilliant cut enhances optical interplay, with crown brilliant facets producing strong scintillation and dispersion, while the modified pavilion controls light leakage and deepens perceived color at certain viewing angles. This interaction increases apparent saturation when the pair is mounted in close proximity, as simultaneous reflections reinforce the neon blue and produce a layered depth effect. For designers and connoisseurs who value precise craftsmanship, these gems offer predictable setting behavior, consistent polish and symmetry, and a paired reflective dynamic that performs exceptionally in dual settings such as stud pairs, side stones, or a twin center in bespoke jewelry.