The Show your Paraiba or Copper bearing tourmaline thread

[Acinom]

Woohoo! @‘s newly acquired 2,05 heat only Paraiba, made it to her top 5. What a stunning and saturated collection with a glowing Paraiba that deserves that stunning setting

 

[Acinom]

Woohoo! @‘s newly acquired 2,05 heat only Paraiba, made it to her top 5. What a stunning and saturated collection with a glowing Paraiba that deserves that stunning setting

This beauty belongs to @lucida818 .
Somehow her name disappeared while posting.

 

[lucida818]

Thank you @Acinom for posting on my behalf
Now, 2 more photos!

 

[lucida818]

This is one of the consequences of browsing PS while in the kitchen - charred slivered almonds

 

[lucida818]

 

[T L]

Thank you @Acinom for posting on my behalf
Now, 2 more photos!

 

[Burmesedaze]

Thank you @Acinom for posting on my behalf
Now, 2 more photos!

What a pool of gorgeous blue. Looks larger than 2 carats!

 

[lovedogs]

Love love love that paraiba ring!!! It's a mind blowing color. Sorry about the almond slivers. Those suckers burn in seconds!

 

[lucida818]

Thank you @TL & Burmesedaze
I should perhaps eat the charred almonds at nite with all lights switched off Btw it’s a preowned piece & I am wondering why its tip isn’t covered?
I should wear it with the tip facing me for time being in hope to reduce the risk of chipping. Am still thinking should I reset it?

 

[lucida818]

Thanks for yr compliments @lovedogs & sympathy too
In the place where I live, Paraiba isn’t very commonly known & seen. Eg.the first time I wore it out to a mall, a total stranger complimented it “you have a really nice topaz ring” I smiled (rather sweetly) & thanked her politely. Didn’t see any point in explaining!

 

[icy_jade]

Thanks for yr compliments @lovedogs & sympathy too
In the place where I live, Paraiba isn’t very commonly known & seen. Eg.the first time I wore it out to a mall, a total stranger complimented it “you have a really nice topaz ring” I smiled (rather sweetly) & thanked her politely. Didn’t see any point in explaining!

@lucida818 which country are you based in?

Your paraiba has a huge halo which I think will protect the tip quite well. But will let the experience CS-ers weigh in and also perhaps can check with your regular jeweller/s?

 

[lucida818]

@icy_jade, same as you
Sadly I don’t really hv a trusted one

 

[Acinom]

This is one of the consequences of browsing PS while in the kitchen - charred slivered almonds

Your glowing Paraiba will look amaizing amidst the charred almonds! Thanks for the extra pics!!!

 

[minousbijoux]

Thank you @Acinom for posting on my behalf
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Wow, hubba hubba!!

 

[voce]

Thank you @Acinom for posting on my behalf
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What a paraiba! I'd burn my food, too, if I got distracted looking at that pretty gem.

 

[elle_71125]

Thank you @Acinom for posting on my behalf
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Now that is a freaking gorgeous specimen. You wouldn’t mind if I just “borrowed” it, right? Right? *crickets*

 

[T L]

Paraiba’s and cuprians in the Fabulous below 1250$ thread? Only if you are as stone savvy as @T_L. Gorgeous!!!!

Thanks @Acinom for posting this ring. I think I should stress that this stone, although pleasant looking, is NOT what you should be paying a premium for in paraiba. It does not have that neon glow, and looks exactly like an aquamarine. Now, the above gorgeous pear shaped ring owned by @lucida818 IS what you want in a paraiba.

 

[MJO]

This is a 2.26 ct mozambique at my local jeweler. They have a list price of $34,000. I remember when I sold a pair of Brazilian 4 ctw for $16,000. Wow times have changed.

 

[T L]

This is a 2.26 ct mozambique at my local jeweler. They have a list price of $34,000. I remember when I sold a pair of Brazilian 4 ctw for $16,000. Wow times have changed.

Is that included? If so, it is way overpriced.

 

[MJO]

No it’s not included

 

[bright ice]

This is a 2.26 ct mozambique at my local jeweler. They have a list price of $34,000. I remember when I sold a pair of Brazilian 4 ctw for $16,000. Wow times have changed.

I bought a 2.78ct oval Mozambique with perfect transparency on eBay for a steal.

 

[Acinom]

I bought a 2.78ct oval Mozambique with perfect transparency on eBay for a steal.

Pics!

 

[bright ice]

Pics!

I’ve posted it already

 

[Acinom]

I’ve posted it already

Can’t see too many pics of your goodies. Any updates on your setting plans?

 

[MJO]

nice

I’ve posted it already

 

[Acinom]

Oh yes! This gorgeous pendant belongs to @voce . What a beauty!!!


A selection of her bright collection, including a stunning Paraiba ring:

 

[voce]

Oh yes! This gorgeous pendant belongs to @voce . A selection of her bright collection, including a stunning Paraiba ring:

Thanks, Acinom, for putting my pendant in the thread. I need to set the record straight that the ring with the blue center is a regular indicolite, not a paraiba.

 

[Acinom]

Thanks, Acinom, for putting my pendant in the thread. I need to set the record straight that the ring with the blue center is a regular indicolite, not a paraiba.

That ‘regular’ indicolite sure glows like a Paraiba. Great find.
Your collection is just amazing

 

[voce]

That ‘regular’ indicolite sure glows like a Paraiba. Great find.
Your collection is just amazing

Omg, I'm floored, you have the most amazing collection, including a 2ct+ paraiba set by Leon Mege. It's such a compliment coming from you!

I do pride myself sometimes on my finds. The indicolite there was less than $400, and my unheated ruby engagement ring was $3k new, both acquired in 2018. Of course, if you look for those things now at those prices, you'll turn up nothing, because I already bought the steals.

 

[Acinom]

Help @distracts to find a stunning setting for her glamorous stone: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/setting-for-paraiba-tourmaline.250530/
She is contemplating about a halo with Rose cuts. Stay tuned!!!