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1.48 Ct. Paraiba Tourmaline from Mozambique
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Item ID: | K19393 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.01 Width: 6.04 Height: 4.64 |
Weight: | 1.48 Ct. |
Color: help | Greenish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Mozambique |
Per carat price: help | $11,962 |
From deep beneath the ancient rocks of Mozambique comes a story written in color and time, a tale that begins long before any hand could shape it. Formed in chambers cooled by millennia, this greenish blue paraiba tourmaline carries the echo of the earth in every atom, a vivid reminder of the slow artistry of geology. Weighing 1.48 carat, the stone is cut into a classic oval shape that measures 8.01 by 6.04 by 4.64 millimeters, and its mixed brilliant cut allows light to dance across a surface that is both lively and refined. Slightly included when evaluated at eye level, it retains a transparency that speaks to its natural origins, while an intense color intensity and an excellent polish complete the presentation. The tourmaline was gently heat treated to enhance its inherent vibrancy, a considered and stable enhancement that honors the gem rather than altering its character. Each facet recalls the legacy of ancient gem cutters and the timeless appeal of designs built to be passed down.
The journey from mine to market is one of careful hands and thoughtful choices, a passage guided by respect for provenance and beauty. Miners in Mozambique unearthed this rare mineral, then experienced artisans examined and shaped it, choosing a mixed brilliant cut to balance brilliance and classic silhouette. The Natural Gemstone Company escorted the stone through the final stages of assessment and presentation, certifying its origin and ensuring its measurements and qualities are faithfully recorded. Housed now as a gem ready for a setting worthy of tradition, it invites a life in an heirloom ring, a pendant that whispers of history, or a brooch that will travel through generations. This is a paraiba tourmaline that honors both the wild forces that created it and the refined traditions that reveal its best self, a piece for those who prize legacy over trend. For collectors who value provenance, for lovers who seek enduring beauty, this gemstone promises to be a luminous chapter in any story it joins, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to place this treasure into the hands of its next custodian.
