Artisan Women's 0.55ct Neon Blue Paraiba Tourmaline Ring in Silver
Located in บางรัก, TH
Ring with neon-blue Paraiba tourmaline sku637 White gold, diamonds, a rare opportunity to own a neon-blue Paraiba within this budget.
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Silver
Eighteen Karat Gold Contemporary Earrings with Neon Blue Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom Contemporary Dimensional earrings are encrusted with 6 round diamonds and an incredible neon blue paraiba tourmalines in pear cut. This jewell...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,294Sale Price|30% Off
1.18 Ct Natural Neon Blue Paraiba Tourmaline Pear-Cut Loose Gemstone, Mozambique
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Neon Blue Copper-Bearing Paraiba Tourmaline from Mozambique, Pear-Cut Rare Loose Gemstone for High End Jewelry
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$4,103Sale Price|20% Off
Leto Lama Bubbles Brazilian Neon Blue Paraibas Tourmaline Round Bezel Band
Located in London, GB
A playful yet elegant ring handcrafted in rich 18k yellow gold, featuring a row of vivid Paraíba tourmalines. Each stone is set in a soft organic bezel, creating a flowing rhythm of ...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Brazilian Neon Blue Paraiba Tourmaline Princess Eye Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Radiating an electric ocean-blue glow, these minimalist studs feature natural Brazilian Paraíba tourmalines Cabochons flush-set in 18k yellow gold. The smooth surface of the gold all...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Neon Blue Brazilian Paraiba Tourmalines and Mozambique Oval Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a one of a kind handmade Paraiba Tourmaline necklace set in 18 Ct Yellow Gold combining a large certified 2 carats Blue Green Oval Paraiba from Mozambique and decorated with ...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Leto Lama Paraibas Neon Blue Butterfly Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
A striking cocktail ring showcasing a captivating Butterfly featuring a glowing Paraibas Tourmaline from Mozambique and embellished with smaller round Neon Blue Paraibas Tourmalines...
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Certified 0.55 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail RIng
Located in บางรัก, TH
Ring with certified neon-blue Paraiba tourmaline White gold, diamonds, a rare opportunity to own a neon-blue Paraiba within this budget.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
Blue Paraiba Tourmalines Yellow Gold Modern Style Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom modern style cocktail earrings are encrusted with 10 round diamonds and incredible neon blue paraiba tourmalines in pear cut. This jewellery c...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Stud Earrings with Diamonds and Blue Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These 18 karat white gold Plum Blossom stud earrings are encrusted with 6 round diamonds (or sapphires, or tourmalines) and and neon blue paraiba tourmalines in pear cut, 8x5 mm each.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Paraiba Tourmaline Drop Earrings, 2.00ct in 18K White Gold
By Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Paraiba tourmaline drop earrings featuring a total of 2.00 carats of vibrant, neon-blue Paraiba tourmalines, prized for their exceptional color and rarity.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leto Lama 2 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Oval Necklace 18 Ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This is a one of a kind handmade Paraiba Tourmaline necklace set in 18 Ct Yellow Gold combining a large certified 2 carats Blue Green Oval Paraiba from Mozambique and decorated with ...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Detachable Natural Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Plum Flowers contemporary cocktail drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and encrusted with 10 round diamonds, and detachable natural neon blue paraiba tourmalines in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Yellow Gold Drop Earrings with Detachable Natural Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
They also come with detachable neon blue paraiba tourmalines in pear cut, 5 carats in total, each measuring 11x7.5 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Earrings with Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Plum Flowers contemporary cocktail drop earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold and encrusted with 10 round diamonds, and detachable natural neon blue paraiba tourmalines in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Giant 5.7 Carat Lagoon Tourmaline Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Unlike neon blue Paraiba tourmaline, it is generally not copper-bearing but offers a similar, intense "calm and gentle" aesthetic.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Custom Made Drop Earrings with Detachable Natural Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Plum Flowers contemporary cocktail drop earrings are made of 18 karat white gold and encrusted with 10 round diamonds, and detachable natural neon blue paraiba tourmalines in p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Custom Made White Gold Drop Earrings with Detachable Natural Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
They also come with detachable neon blue paraiba tourmalines in pear cut, 5 carats in total, each measuring 11x7.5 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
GIA Certified 2.17ct Paraiba Tourmaline Neon Blue Paraiba
Located in Portland, OR
This 2.17ct Paraiba Tourmaline, certified by GIA, glows with the electric neon blue that has made Paraiba the most coveted gem of our century.
Paraiba
Exceptional 3.34 Carat Mozambique Paraíba Tourmaline, Neon “Windex Blue”
Located in Tampa, FL
Exceptional 3.34 Carat Mozambique Paraíba Tourmaline, Neon “Windex Blue,” Trillion Cut An exceptional example of one of the world’s most coveted colored gemstones, this Mozambique P...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
0.63 Carat Neon Blue, Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Earrings
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pair of earrings featuring a 0.63 Carats of Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 1.04 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Paraiba Tourmalines were only discov...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline 1.41ct Oval Neon Blue Brazilian Tourmaline
Located in Portland, OR
GIA CERTIFIED EXCELLENCE • Weight: 1.41 carats • Cut: Pear Modified Brilliant • Origin: Brazil (GIA Certified) • Color: Greenish Blue with neon vibrance • Transparency: Crystal clear...
Paraiba
4.81 Carat Neon Blue, Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Bracelet Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful 3-Line Bracelet featuring 4.81 Carats of Natural, Neon Blue Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 8.46 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
$1,032Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Neon Greenish Blue Paraiba Tourmaline Pear Cut 1.65 Carat Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
This stunning 1.65 carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline displays a captivating neon greenish blue color with exceptional brilliance and glow.
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Electrifying AGL Neon Blue-Green Paraiba-Type Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
The stone possesses that distinct, electrifying neon "Blue-Green" hue—the glowing, swimming-pool color that has made this copper-bearing variety of tourmaline one of the most coveted...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
4.12 Carat Neon Blue Heart Paraiba Tourmaline Round Diamond White Gold ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Neon Blue Heart Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstone: 2.93 Carats 289 White Round Diamonds: 1.19 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.70 Grams
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,786Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Ring with Three Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with huge 3,7 carats neon copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (10,8x8mm), oval cut, very blue.
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
White Gold Ring with Three Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 karat white gold with huge 3,7 carats neon copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (10,8x8mm), oval cut, very blue.
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Four Carats Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with huge 4,11 carats neon copper bearing blue Paraiba tourmaline (12x8,7mm).
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Neon Blue Six Carats Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural untreated blue paraiba tourmaline, 6,02 carats, 13,5x8,9 mm, cushion cut. It belongs to Mesopotamian collec...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Neon Blue Six Carats Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary engagement ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural untreated paraiba tourmaline, 6,02 carats, 13,5x8,9 mm, cushion cut. It belongs to Mesopotamian collection. ...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
$1,218Sale Price|35% Off
Neon Blue Green Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Pear Cut 2 Ct Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
This stunning 2.00 carat natural Paraiba Tourmaline displays a vibrant neon blue-green hue that instantly captures attention.
Tourmaline, Paraiba
Eighteen Karat White Gold Ring with Four Carats Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat white gold ring features a 4.11 carat neon copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (12x8.7mm) in an oval cut, with a very blue hue.
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$1,623Sale Price|35% Off
Certified Neon Bluish Green Paraiba Tourmaline 3.91Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Neon Bluish Green Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Elongated Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone from Mozambique – Certified Neon Blue Green Paraiba Tourmaline Stone for Pendant, Ring, Necklace, Cu...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
$17,786Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold Ring with Three Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 karat white gold with 3,98 carats neon blue copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (11.3x10mm).
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
White Gold Ring with Four Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 karat white gold with huge 4,02 carats neon blue copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (10,8x9mm).
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$19,659Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Ring with Four Carats Very Blue Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is in 18 karat white gold with huge 4,11 carats neon copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (12x8,7mm), very blue, oval cut.
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Certified Neon Paraiba Tourmaline 14K White Gold Diamonds Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Known for its mesmerizing neon blue-green hue, this Paraiba Tourmaline captures light with a brilliance that is nothing short of extraordinary.
Diamond, Paraiba, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
2.83 Carat Neon Bluish Green Paraiba Tourmaline Heart Cut Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Neon Bluish Green Natural Paraiba Tourmaline Heart Cut Loose Gemstone from Mozambique – Certified Neon Blue Green Paraiba Tourmaline Stone for Pendant, Ring, Necklace, Custom Fine &a...
Tourmaline, Paraiba
White Gold Engagement Ring with Four Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Engagement ring is in 18 karat white gold with 2,45 carats neon copper bearing blue Paraiba tourmaline, oval cut.
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$19,659Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold Cocktail Ring with Four Carats Neon Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is in 18 karat white gold with huge 4,16 carats neon blue copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (11x9mm), oval cut, with inclusions.
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
$17,786Sale Price|20% Off
Three Carats Neon Oval Cut Paraiba Tourmaline White Gold Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Engagement ring is in 18 karat white gold with huge 3,57 carats neon blue copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline (12.5x8.8mm), oval cut.
Beryl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
2.00 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
Renowned for its captivating neon blue-green hue, Paraiba tourmaline is among the rarest and most sought-after gemstones in the world, prized for its exceptional brilliance and unmis...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Yellow Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
C. Dunaigre 4.79 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunaigre-certified 4.79-carat Paraiba tourmaline, a gemstone prized for its electrifying neon-blue hue and exceptional rarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Certified 5.69 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Round Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Natural Paraiba Tourmaline, Neon Blue, Mozambique Gemstone: 5.42 Carats 12 White Round Diamonds: 0.27 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 5.60 Grams Certificate: AAP54092
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
AAP Certified 24.44 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Natural Paraiba Tourmaline, Neon Blue, Mozambique Gemstone: 17.5 Carats 36 White Pear Cut Diamonds: 6.05 Carats 70 White Round Diamonds: 0.89 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 12.00 Gr...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Paraiba Tourmaline GIA and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Centering a securely nestled Hand set 3.29 Carat Pear Neon Blue/Green Paraiba Tourmaline. Surrounded by Diamonds, E/F, VS, weighing approx. 0.92tcw.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Three Carats Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom modern style brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a neon blue copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline in pear cut, 3.03 carats, 12.1x7.9mm.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.43 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 0.43 Carat Natural, Neon Blue Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.47 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
0.95 Carat Natural Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 0.956 Carats Natural, Neon Blue Mozambican Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.20 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Peter Suchy GIA 5.98 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Paraiba diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified oval electric neon bright blue/green Paraiba tourmaline center stone, in a platinum setting with a halo of 10 round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
Paraiba Tourmaline 1.70ct, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring AGL Certified Brazil
Located in Northampton, MA
This extraordinary ring features a 1.70 carat (7.98 x 7.89 x 4.77 mm) bright neon-blue, round-cut Paraiba tourmaline from Brazil.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and neon blue copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline in pear cut.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,425Sale Price|30% Off
Neon Lagoon Blue Natural Tourmaline Pairs 13 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Neon Blue Paraiba Like Color Natural Tourmaline Loose Gemstones Well Matched Pairs for Earrings, Rings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion Cut Inves...
Tourmaline
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom modern style Pendant Necklace is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a neon blue copper bearing Paraiba tourmaline in pear cut.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neon Blue Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 750 White Gold, 8.05 ct Afghanistan Mine
Located in Viena, Viena
a Paraiba-colored neon-blue tourmaline diamond ring in 750 white gold, from Afghanistan in the color Tiffany Blue, always special due to the particularly high refraction and brillia...
Tourmaline, Diamond
0.33 Carat Natural Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Cluster Ring Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 0.33 Carats Natural, Neon Blue Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and 0.88 Carats of Diamond Accents made in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
The Arts and Crafts movement that emerged in England in the late 19th century saw a dehumanization of design in the rise of industrialization and mass production of objects. Its practitioners prized craftsmanship and a close connection between the artisan and the entire process of what they were making. This included the design of Arts and Crafts jewelry and watches, which evolved as the movement spread to the United States in the early 20th century.
While much of the Arts and Crafts furniture realm was dominated by male designers like William Morris and Gustav Stickley, several women came to prominence in Arts and Crafts jewelry design, including British metalworker Charlotte Newman and American enamelist and metalsmith Elizabeth Copeland. Many creators were part of guilds, encouraging an exchange of ideas, with some focused on jewelry, like England’s Guild and School of Handicraft — founded by Charles Robert Ashbee — and Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.
In contrast to the Victorian era, with its decadent gemstones and heavy mourning jewelry, designers of Arts and Crafts jewelry looked to the past and abroad for inspiration, from simple medieval shapes to East Asian styles. The movement’s emphasis on natural forms overlapped with Art Nouveau. Flourishes like leaves and flowers formed from silver, aluminum and copper can be found in bracelets and necklaces designed in this style, while rings and earrings are adorned with affordable gems such as turquoise and freshwater pearls.
Arts and Crafts jewelry designers used materials that were often simple, such as semiprecious stones and enamel, which is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration. Artisans prioritized the use of artistic techniques to elevate the jewelry rather than expensive components, and every piece was intended to be one of a kind — a work of wearable art.
Find antique Arts and Crafts jewelry boxes and a collection of Arts and Crafts jewelry on 1stDibs.
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of 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.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
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.