18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Pendant Necklace #15641
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Pendant Necklace- This stunning pendant necklace features one blue/green tourmaline stone (11 mm) set in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 1.4ctw 18in New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant pink tourmaline necklace in 14kt yellow gold features a beautifully cut 1.4 carat emerald cut pink tourmaline, showcasing vibrant color and clean lines.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.37 Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
16 White Round Diamonds: 0.09 Carats 1 Natural Orange Tourmaline: 3.28 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 00.00 Grams GIA Certification: 6233438252
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Pendant on 18ct Chain
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted 18ct yellow gold pendant, set with a vibrant green tourmaline that displays rich, natural colour.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green Tourmaline 3 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Tourmaline 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural tourmaline ring is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tourmaline, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò necklace in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted tourmaline, sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 14.2ct Watermelon Tourmaline Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage heart pendant showcases a 14.2 carat watermelon tourmaline set in 14K yellow gold, pairing the gemstone’s distinctive color zoning with a classic, easy-to-wear design.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring 10.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' custom 14k yellow gold, diamond, and pink tourmaline ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 10.2 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline and Yellow Sapphire Dangle Earrings with Yellow Gold Halos
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, elongated green tourmaline pears are featured in these beautiful 18k yellow gold dangle earrings.
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
'Nardi' 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubellite Tourmaline, & Yellow Diamond Ring
By Nardi
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The tourmaline is halo set with 64 round brilliant cut yellow diamonds which have been grain set.
Yellow Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch with Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18K yellow gold with the daffodil flower on a side, natural petrol green tourmaline, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop.
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Rhodochrosite and Tourmaline Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Soley Gems
Located in Westport, CT
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the Amora drop earrings feature 9.66 carats of natural Rhodochrosite accented by 0.85 carats of natural Tourmaline.
Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This striking woman’s cocktail ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰) and crowned with a vibrant oval-cut pink tourmaline of approximately 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Baguette Cut Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Baguette cut tourmaline is mounted in 14K yellow gold. Beautifully hand crafted with accent diamonds on east west makes it an elegant stacking ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline, Sapphire & Diamond Wrap Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold open-wrap hoop earrings featuring a modern bypass silhouette.
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mint Green Tourmaline 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Tourmaline Size - 9 x 10 MM 14K matte Yellow Gold Tourmaline Carat: 3 Timeless design that can be endlessly combined.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Pendant Necklace with Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklaceшы is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a sculptural elephant on a side, natural petrol green tourmaline, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop.
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Watermelon Tourmaline Spiral Earrings in 22k Yellow Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A one-of-a-kind pair of earrings featuring an ancient spiral motif crafted from 22K yellow gold and two emerald-cut watermelon tourmaline stones totaling 1.00 carats.
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Tourmaline & Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover the captivating beauty of this extraordinary rainbow gemstone ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 14K yellow gold. Each stone sparkles from every angle.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Pink Tourmaline Yellow & White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Pink Tourmaline Vintage Earrings by Bulgari.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Chakra Charm Pendant
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 10 mm size charm Pink Tourmaline 3.5 cts approx October birthstone Chain sold separately Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, this regal pen...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Tourmaline Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The piece will be custom made of 18 karat yellow or rose gold. It was designed by Polya Medvedeva, an oil painter from Berlin.
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
18k Yellow Gold 1.75tcw Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center stone is framed by a sparkling array of diamonds totaling 0.60 carats, their brilliance amplifying the natural depth of the tourmaline. Expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set in .55 carats tourmaline and .81 carats of glimmering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Contemporary Flower Pendant Necklace with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is made in 18K yellow gold with golden daffodil flower on a side, natural minty prasiolite, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop.
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a sculptural daffodil flower detail on a side, natural smoky quartz, and long detachable minty tourmaline drop.
Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Multi Color Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
Multi-Color Tourmaline & Diamond Pendant Vibrant yellow and orange tourmalines radiate warmth in this handcrafted 14k yellow gold pendant.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A breathtaking collar-style choker crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, showcasing approximately 20 carats of vivid green cabochon-cut tourmalines.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Raspberry Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural red tourmaline, 4.28 carats, 105x82mm.
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
18ct Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Enhance your jewellery collection with these stunning yellow gold drop earrings featuring 2 pairs of natural tourmaline and diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Green & Pink Tourmaline 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic green and pink tourmaline oval link bracelet is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a bold, sculptural link design set with vibrant tourmaline gemstones.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Snake Brooch with Natural Green Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary snake brooch is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural green tourmaline, 2,49 carats, 9.5x6.7mm.
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Baguette Cut Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Trumbull, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Baguette Pendant Sleek and sophisticated, this pendant features a baguette-cut pink tourmaline set in a clean bezel setting, accented by a polished go...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire, Green Tourmaline and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A 4.50 carat GIA-certified yellow sapphire is flanked by 7 carats of green tourmaline and outlined in a polished golden bezel.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19k Yellow Gold 24.5tcw Briolette Cut Tourmaline Foliage Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 25.5 Grams Stone: Briolette Cut Tourmaline 24.5ctw Measurements: 26.87 x 33.5 x 14.2mm Metal: 19k Yellow Gold Item #: BR-1916-060526-12
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Carnelian Fob + Two Pearl, Beryl & Gemstone Bead Necklaces in 14K & 18K Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The shorter necklace alternates the pearls with deep green chrome diopside rondelles, while the longer necklace alternates its pearls with faceted beads of green chrome diopside, bro...
Beryl, Carnelian, Garnet, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Giant Pink Tourmaline 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Tourmaline Size - 10x10 MM 14K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Carat: 5 Timeless design that can be endlessly combined.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Chrome Tourmaline Solitaire Ring - 10k Oval .74ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $30 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Chrome Tourmaline Carat(s): .74ct Cut: Oval Color: ...
Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Clip-On Tourmaline Citrine Dangle Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Citrine 30 cttw, Tourmaline 1.70 cttw - approximately - stones in mounting Dimensions: 52.7 mm x 15.5 mm Weight: 28.2 grams Inventory # E-111 Uni...
Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sculptural Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this bespoke ring features a vivid 1.75 carat green tourmaline in a prong setting, accented...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Green Tourmaline Pendant Slide 18K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Green Tourmaline Pendant Slide 18K Gold The pendant is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shaped Tourmaline Earring 18K Yellow Gold, 2000
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Finely and really rare Heart-shaped Tourmaline stone stud Earrings. They sit perfectly on the ear. Bringing some style and romance to everyday outfits. A natural Tourmaline color i...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,044Sale Price|20% Off
Custom Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Custom Pink Tourmaline & Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This custom-designed ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centers on a vibrant 2.28ct emerald-cut pink tourmaline.
Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,200Sale Price|25% Off
Laura Munder Peridot & Pink Tourmaline Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Laura Munder
Located in Dallas, TX
Laura Munder Peridot and Pink Tourmaline Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features 55ctw of cabochon cut peridot and 3.55ctw round cut pink tourmaline.
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vivid Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this ring centers on a 1.41 carat cushion-cut pink tourmaline accented by baguette diamonds total...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Black Tourmaline Double Strand Bracelet
By Jorge Adeler
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Embrace elemental elegance with this striking double-strand bracelet by celebrated designer Jorge Adeler. Handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, the piece features raw black tourmaline bead...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Ring Yellow Sapphire
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic ring in yellow gold 18 k gr. 15,90 with green tourmaline baguette ct 14,30, a yellow sapphire on the side princess cut.
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Tourmaline Peridot and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.12 carat peridot, 1.94 carat tourmaline and 0.80 carat diamond 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Paula Crevoshay 18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Earrings Vibrant Gemstone Designer
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Discover vibrant gemstone artistry with the 18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Earrings by renowned designer Paula Crevoshay.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.60 carat rubellite tourmaline 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant, colorful, and full of vintage charm, it is perfect for someone who appreciates rubellite tourmaline, warm yellow gold, and timeless gemstone jewelry.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind ring from the designer's Sovereignty collection boasts a 2.75-carat untreated watermelon tourmaline from Afghanistan. The hefty 18K yellow gold setting has been ca...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$796Sale Price|20% Off
14 Kt Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline and Diamonds Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 5 US Total weight: 1.35 grams Set with: - Tourmaline Cut: Emerald Color: Green Weight: 0.86 carats ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Modern Custom Green Tourmaline Ring
By Rose Holloway
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold modern custom green tourmaline ring.
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Cabochon Tourmaline Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
These unique and beautiful earrings featuring two oval blue bezel set tourmalines set in 22 karat yellow gold. The tourmalines are surrounded by textured detailing.
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Five-Stone Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Five-Stone Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a five-stone design with a bezel-set round pink tourmaline at the ce...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giant Green Tourmaline 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary green tourmaline ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold and sparkling diamonds.
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Genuine Burma Ruby Handcarved Tourmaline Charm Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Add a mesmerizing touch to any outfit with this tourmaline beaded necklace in 14K solid yellow gold.
Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Peridot Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.