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1.33 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone
Located in Carefree, AZ
A beautiful Blue Green Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline from the original mine in Brazil...Mina da
Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Artist Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

.19 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Oval, Loose Gemstone, GIA Certified ..A
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This neon blue-green Paraiba tourmaline gemstone weighs 0.19 carat and would make a beautiful ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

GIA Certified 0.48 Carat Round Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, uplifting energy. A natural Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline is a beautiful, vibrant stone with a midnight blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

GIA Certified 0.46 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Stone Oval Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have a look at this beautiful natural Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline gemstone with AIGS report
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21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

1.75ct Cushion Blue Paraiba Tourmaline GIA Certified Mozambique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"paraìba tourmaline" in the trade. The name "paraìba" comes from the Brazilian locality where this gem was
Category

2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

1.75ct Cushion Blue Paraiba Tourmaline GIA Certified Mozambique
1.75ct Cushion Blue Paraiba Tourmaline GIA Certified Mozambique
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W 0.34 in D 0.19 in L 0.26 in
1.75 Carat Cushion Blue Paraiba Tourmaline GIA Certified Mozambique
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"paraìba tourmaline" in the trade. The name "paraìba" comes from the Brazilian locality where this gem was
Category

2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

1.2 Carat Pear Blue Paraiba Tourmaline GIA Certified Mozambique Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
tourmaline" in the trade. The name "paraìba" comes from the Brazilian locality where this gem was first mined
Category

2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Paraiba

1.2ct Pear Blue Paraiba Tourmaline GIA Certified Mozambique Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
tourmaline" in the trade. The name "paraìba" comes from the Brazilian locality where this gem was first mined
Category

2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones

Materials

Paraiba

3.05 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Loose Open Green Loose Tourmaline Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.05 Carats Dimension: 10.3x6.3x5.4 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Orange Dravite Tourmaline 5.15 Carats Oval Cut Natural Brazilian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
stone in urdu tourmaline for sale brazilian paraiba tourmaline natural tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.10 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 3.10 Carats Dimension: 9.3 x 6.8 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Mint Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.10 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
3.10 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
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W 0.27 in D 0.21 in L 0.37 in
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 12.4 x 8.7 x 5.7 Mm Colour: Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
5.20 Carat Natural Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape
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W 0.35 in D 0.23 in L 0.49 in
9.60 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Lot For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Lot Weight: 9.60 Carats Sizes: 1.25 to 2.20 Carat Colour: Mint Green And White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.25 Carats Natural Loose Tourmaline Pieces For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 4.25 Carats Size: 1.85 , 1.35 , 0.95 Carats Origin: Kunar Afghanistan
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.20 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

6.25 Carat Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.25 Carats Dimension: 10.1 x 10 x 8.5 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.40 Carats Natural Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Emerald Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension: 10.1x5.3x4.5 Mm Origin; Kunar Afghanistan Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline

5.55 Carat Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 5.55 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 9.2 x 8 Mm Colour: Green lagoon Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.55 Carat Natural Loose Tourmaline Set Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

3.80 Carat Natural Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bi Colour Tourmaline Weight: 3.80 Carats Dimension: 11 x 7.1 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Green And
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21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

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Tourmaline

2.00 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Shape Colourless African Tourmaline Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 7.9 x 7 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Colourless Origin
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21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

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Tourmaline

1.60 Carats Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Oval Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
, red, and even black. Brazil is one of the world's leading producers of tourmaline, with some of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.60 Carats Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Oval Shape Ring Gem
1.60 Carats Natural Loose Pink Tourmaline Oval Shape Ring Gem
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W 0.27 in D 0.15 in L 0.39 in
5.05 Carat Natural Rich Color Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rich Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 5.05 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 7.3 x 6.6 Mm Colour: Seafoam
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.25 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Color 6.50 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

12.00 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Necklace
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Pretty Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline 3.55 Carat Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.55 Carats Dimension: 11 x 7 x 5.4 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.75 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Emerald Shape Natural Loose Green Tourmaline 2.60 Carat Earth Mine Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.60 Carat Dimension: 9 x 5.8 x 5.3 Mm Colour: Dark Green Origin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.95 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.00 Carat Natural Loose lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.20 Carat Pretty Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 5.20 Carats Dimension: 10.7 x 9 x 7 Mm Colour: Green Lagoon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.00 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.25 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.85 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

1.75 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Cushion Gem For Jewellery Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Unique 1.80 Carats Natural Loose Light Blue Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.80 Carats Dimension: 7.2 x 7.2 x 4.8 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

5.00 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Shape Reverse Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
characteristics. For instance, Paraíba tourmaline from Brazil is celebrated for its vibrant neon blue and green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Stunning 6.10 Carats Natural Loose Tourmaline Light Green Color Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
tourmaline, prized for its breathtaking neon blue to green hues. Discovered in the Brazilian state of Paraíba
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

0.90 Carat Natural Loose Golden Tourmaline Octagon Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Beautiful 3 Carat Natural Loose Yellow Tourmaline Oval Shape Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Tourmaline

2.45 Carat Natural Loose African Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Central African Arts and Crafts Loose Gems...

Materials

Tourmaline

2.95 Carats Natural Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 2.95 Carats Dimension: 7.5x7.3x6.4 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Beauteous 1.10 Carats Loose Blueish Green Tourmaline Asscher Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 1.10 Carats Dimension: 5.9x5.7x4.5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

The Gorgeous Color Loose Natural Blue Bicolor Tourmaline Gemstone 7.50 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
, resembling a watermelon slice. Other popular types include "Paraíba tourmaline," known for its vivid blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Adorable 1.60 Carats Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Gem For Ring Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
luxury and uniqueness. While Paraíba, Brazil, remains the primary source for Lagoon Tourmaline, other
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

6.15 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline With Lagoon Shade Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Bright Green Tourmaline Weight: 6.15 Carats Dimension: 11.4 x 8.8 x 7.6 Mm Colour: Bright
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Rare Color 5.05 Carat Natural Loose Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 5.05 Carats Dimension: 15.5 x 6.5 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

3.90 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.90 Carats Dimension: 9.9 x 7.4 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.20 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Seafoam Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Weight: 3.20 Carats Dimension: 12.5 x 6.6 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Greenish Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Cushion Shape 3.90 Carats Natural Loose Soft Pink Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
. Brazil, Afghanistan, and the United States are notable sources of tourmaline. The Paraíba tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.40 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 3.40 Carats Dimension: 8.3 x 7.2 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

2.85 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Emerald Shape Gem From Earth Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.60 Carat Natural Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Lagoon Tourmaline Weight: 4.60 Carats Dimension: 10.2 x 8 x 6.4 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

2.50 Carat Natural Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Mint Green Tourmaline Weight: 2.50 Carats Dimension: 7.1 x 6.6 x 6.1 Mm Colour: Mint Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Pair 8.0 Carat Emerald Shape Gem For Earrings
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Green Tourmaline Pair Weight: 8.0 Carats Dimension: 10.5 x 7.1 x 6.5 Mm Colour: Green
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

1.80 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Tourmaline Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Light Pink Tourmaline Weight: 1.80 Carats Dimension: 7.1 x 6.3 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Light Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

4.15 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Square Cushion Shape Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

3.05 Carat Natural Loose Lagoon Tourmaline Long Emerald Shape Gem For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
of tourmaline is the rare and valuable Paraíba tourmaline, named after the Brazilian state where it
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

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Tourmaline

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Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Loose For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact brazilian paraiba tourmaline loose you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic brazilian paraiba tourmaline loose over the years, but those made by Merkaba, Mother Nature and Romy Ivsic are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A brazilian paraiba tourmaline loose can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but paraiba rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a brazilian paraiba tourmaline loose, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Loose?

On average, a brazilian paraiba tourmaline loose at 1stDibs sells for $3,000, while they’re typically $1,446 on the low end and $13,300 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Loose Gemstones for You

Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry? 

Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.

A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.

If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.

Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.

There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.

Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.

Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”

Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)

If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.

Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.

Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.