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3.47 Ct. Paraiba Tourmaline from Mozambique
Item ID: | K6164 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 14.35 Width: 7.29 Height: 5.28 |
Weight: | 3.47 Ct. |
Color: help | Greenish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Medium Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Mozambique |
Per carat price: help | $21,600 |
This beautiful transparent GIA certified Green-Blue 3.47 carat pear-shaped paraiba tourmaline is a rare gem originating from the lush lands of Mozambique. With dimensions of 14.35 x 7.29 x 5.28 mm and a mixed brilliant cut, this paraiba tourmaline showcases a medium intense color intensity, capturing the essence of the oceans that surround its place of origin. Its clarity grade of very slightly included (evaluated at eye level) ensures that its visual appeal remains undisturbed to the naked eye, while its excellent polish allows it to shimmer with a radiant luster.
The process of unearthing this magnificent gemstone begins deep within the heart of Mozambique. Paraiba tourmalines form under unique geological conditions involving heat and pressure, where copper and manganese are crucial elements that give the gemstone its characteristic greenish-blue hue. Once mined, its journey continues with meticulous cutting and shaping, aimed at enhancing its inherent beauty, before finally presenting the mixed brilliant cut that adds to its allure.
Touching a paraiba tourmaline is akin to holding a piece of the ocean's essence. The first sensation is one of silk-like smoothness, with its polished surface feeling nearly frictionless under your fingers. The gemstone is cool to the touch, radiating a gentle and invigorating chill as though it has just been retrieved from ocean depths. This sensory experience is complemented by the visual depth of its color tones. As you move the gemstone in light, it dances with an array of colors, shifting gracefully between shades of green and blue with remarkable intensity. The rich tones seem to invite you to dive into their depths, much like the inviting waters of an untouched lagoon.
Owning this paraiba tourmaline means not just possessing a piece of rare beauty, but also a fragment of the Earth's storied past, a gem that transcends time and geography to deliver a sensory experience that's infinitely enriching. Whether set in a ring, a pendant, or kept as a treasured collection piece, its timeless elegance and extraordinary character are sure to provide endless moments of admiration and delight.
