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Few gemstones could rival the Paraiba tourmaline in colour, clarity and appeal. In the face of the Covid-19 crisis, the gem’s electrifying blues and greens still draw the attention of manufacturers, jewellery designers and collectors. This report focuses on the irrepressible allure of Paraiba tourmalines and how the industry is coping with increasing demand amid tightening supply and soaring prices.
African Paraiba tourmaline from Constantin Wild
Mozambique Paraiba tourmaline from Constantin Wild
A cushion-shaped 41.01-carat Paraiba tourmaline
in top neon-blue colour from Vikar Ahmed
A 34.22-carat baroque Paraiba tourmaline from Paul Wild
Paraiba tourmaline earrings set of 45.02 carats from Paul Wild
Rough Paraiba tourmaline from
Diamond and Paraiba tourmaline necklace by Enzo
Diamond and Paraiba tourmaline necklace by Enzo
Paraiba tourmaline ring by Enzo
Diamond necklace with a Paraiba tourmaline pendant by Enzo
A 17.88-carat oval-shaped Paraiba tourmaline from Vikar Ahmed
The discovery of the Paraiba tourmaline in the Brazilian state of Paraíba in the late 1980s completely changed the game for the international jewellery and gemstone sector.
For three decades, the gem’s vivid “neon” blue hue – reminiscent of turquoise oceans and lagoons – alongside a clean, captivating surface have redefined the market’s fascination for rare coloured stones. Japan was among the Paraiba tourmaline’s most ardent consumers at the height of its popularity, followed by the US, Europe and the rest of Asia.
The stone’s green, green-blue or violet variants also have a strong following among international buyers.
In fact, there’s nothing like...
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