Fine selection of Paraiba Tourmaline

Icgems.com presenting fine selection of Paraiba Tourmalines. All tourmalines are high quality, cut to perfection, display amazing vibrant colors - perfect for investment. In addition to classic peacock blue color we have few pieces of purple and green colors, discovered in the same location.

History of Paraiba Tourmaline

In 1989, in Paraiba (Brazil) a new variety of tourmaline was discovered. This new variety had strong neon or electric blue color, known as peacock blue, the gem been named 'Paraiba' by location where its been found.
A single deposit near the small remote village of Sao Jose’ da Batalha in the State of Paraiba in Northeastern Brazil, produces the total world’s supply of the extremely rare and beautiful gem.
In the past three years, paraiba production was less than 10,000 carats. And it makes this gemstone is truly one of the rarest.

The colorful beauty of paraiba is unsurpassed; its supernatural electric glow is only amplified by cutting. The glowing exotic peacock color of paraiba captures the unforgettable color of the Caribbean Sea on a bright sunny afternoon.

The spectacular colors are due to the presence of a small amount of copper. But a recent study by the German Foundation for Gemstone Research also discovered a surprisingly high gold content.
Paraiba tourmalines contain a remarkable 8.6 parts per million. If they weren't so beautiful, they might be in danger of being crushed to salvage the gold.