SPOTLIGHT 市场聚焦 GEMSWORLD | 36 | 2026 Tourmaline is having a moment in jewellery circles, with several variants enjoying heightened interest across many markets around the world. Ranking 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, the gemstone lends itself well to jewellery manufacturing. Its name, derived from the Sinhalese word “tura mali,” meaning stones with mixed colours or stones of many colours, perfectly encapsulates its appeal. Adding to tourmaline’s allure is its prominent presence in the recent collections of high jewellery brands. In fact, the final chapter of Bulgari’s Color Journey series is a high jewellery capsule collection launched last year that is dedicated solely to this coloured gemstone, which the brand describes as “a true celebration of nature and a flawless expression of elegance and versatility.” Featuring over 30 jewellery pieces, the collection shines the spotlight on the gem’s fascinating colour diversity – from the oceanic blue-green glow of Paraiba tourmaline and the intense red of rubellite to the crisp freshness of mint green, the captivating green and blue tones of lagoon tourmaline and the delicate pinks and greens – that enable Bulgari to create wondrous chromatic combinations. Paraiba’s appeal Paraiba tourmaline arguably takes pride of place in the tourmaline family, with its electrifying neon blue hue captivating consumers the world over. Gem dealers in the Middle East are witnessing strong demand for Paraiba tourmaline among its clients, while companies catering to Asian and European markets are likewise enjoying higher sales. Picapau Gemstones, which specialises in Paraiba tourmaline, established operations in Brazil some 30 years ago before moving to Bangkok in 2021. The company sources its rough from Mozambique, Brazil and to a certain extent, Nigeria. All its production processes – from cutting and treatment to polishing – are conducted inhouse at its facilities in the Thai capital. Paraiba tourmaline rings by Tayma Fine Jewellery 帕拉伊巴碧玺戒指，Tayma Fine Jewellery出品 | Olivia Quiniquini 程爱莉 | TOURMALINE’s tour de force 华丽的碧玺杰作 Tourmaline’s versatility and variety firmly establish its place in the creative decisions of jewellery brands, designers and manufacturers, with Paraiba tourmaline, rubellite and emerging variants leading the way. 碧玺的种类繁多，色彩绚丽 且百搭多变，使其在珠宝品牌、设计师及制造商的创意概 念中稳占重要地位，当中以帕拉伊巴碧玺、红碧玺及多种 新兴碧玺最为瞩目。
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