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1.22 Ct. Paraiba Tourmaline from Africa
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Item ID: | K16754 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.62 Width: 6.5 Height: 4.01 |
Weight: | 1.22 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Africa |
Per carat price: help | $8,500 |
This transparent paraiba tourmaline presents as a cushion shape weighing 1.22 carats, with precise dimensions of 6.62 x 6.50 x 4.01 mm, and a mixed brilliant cut that balances facet brilliance with face up presence. The stone displays a bluish green hue with medium color intensity, consistent saturation and attractive tone, and an overall presentation that benefits from an excellent polish. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating inclusions that do not detract from the gem s visual impact in typical jewelry settings. The piece has been heat treated as an enhancement to optimize color, and its documented origin is Africa. Every aspect of the stone s cutting, surface finish and reported characteristics has been assessed to ensure an accurate description for gemological and design purposes.
This paraiba tourmaline is well suited to both casual and formal applications due to its measured size and combination of color intensity and clarity, making it versatile for a range of settings. In everyday jewelry it can be mounted as a refined focal point in a ring or pendant, retaining visual strength without overwhelming proportion, while in more formal compositions it can anchor a halo or multi stone arrangement where its bluish green tone complements both white and warm metals. The gem s very slightly included clarity at eye level and excellent polish support consistent light return and a lively appearance under varied lighting, and the mixed brilliant cut contributes to controlled scintillation appropriate for both understated and more elaborate designs. Recommended care includes routine cleaning with warm soapy water and avoiding prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals or extreme heat, practices that help preserve the treated color and polished surface. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the accuracy of these specifications and provides this paraiba tourmaline as a documented example of African provenance and professional gem cutting, suitable for clients seeking a balance of aesthetic refinement and design flexibility.
