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4.63 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Violet Cabochon Paraiba Tourmaline Pair from Brazil
Stone type: | Paraiba Tourmaline | Paraiba Tourmaline |
|---|---|---|
Item ID: | PR15731 | PR15731 |
Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 12.6 Width: 8.4 Height: 2.6 | Length: 12.3 Width: 8.3 Height: 2.7 |
Weight: | 2.40 Ct. | 2.23 Ct. |
Color: help | Violet | Violet |
Color intensity: help | Medium | Medium |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear | Pear |
Cut: | Cabochon | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Brazil | Brazil |
Per carat price: help | $256 | $256 |
This matched pair of translucent paraiba tourmalines presents as pear shape violet gems weighing 2.40 carats and 2.23 carats respectively, with precise dimensions of 12.60 x 8.40 x 2.60 mm and 12.30 x 8.30 x 2.70 mm, and a cabochon cutting style that emphasizes depth of hue and inner glow. The cabochon cut is an intentional choice for stones of this character because it concentrates and softens light rather than dispersing it through facets, allowing the medium color intensity to read evenly across the surface and giving a compelling, gemological presence in wearable pieces. Clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which for paraiba tourmalines commonly means small internal characteristics that do not detract from overall visual appeal when set, and the excellent polish ensures a smooth, lustrous surface that maximizes the stone s translucency. There are no enhancements, which is a critical factor for educated buyers who prioritize natural state and stable value, and the combination of carat weight, matched proportions, and cabochon form makes this pair particularly suitable for elegant drop earrings or a companion set where symmetry and color harmony matter.
The Brazilian origin of these paraiba tourmalines is central to their desirability and investment potential, because the original Paraiba discoveries in Brazil in the late 1980s introduced a copper influenced color signature that remains one of the most sought after in the trade. Brazilian paraibas often display a unique balance of copper and manganese contribution to color, which in this violet range produces a nuanced, electric saturation that differs from other localities, and provenance from Brazil carries historical cachet and scarcity that educated collectors value. For buyers focused on gemological quality and documented origin, these stones offer the assurance of natural, untreated material from a known source, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the accuracy of the reported origin and the stated gemological attributes. Presented as a matched cabochon pair with strong polish and natural color, these paraiba tourmalines combine aesthetic appeal with geological rarity, making them a compelling acquisition for connoisseurs seeking both beauty and enduring value.






















