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Period: 19th Century
Gemstone: Tourmaline
Antique Victorian 2.65 Carat Tourmaline and Peridot Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 2.65 carat tourmaline and 0.95 carat peridot, 14 and 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique gemstone necklace has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 15k yellow gold chain. The symmetrical, pierced decorated and scrolling design is ornamented with a four individually bezel set tourmalines in various colours; two oval cut pink tourmalines, and two cushion cut tourmalines in varying shades of green. A 0.95Ct cushion cut peridot is collet set to the upper border of the intertwined design. The feature frame suspends from a four claw set cushion cut green tourmaline via two 15k yellow gold 3.5cm belcher style chains to either side of the design. The claw set tourmaline and feature frame suspend and articulate from a 15k yellow gold 16" fine belcher chain, securing to the reverse with a cylindrical push fit clasp. This Victorian gemstone necklace...
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1890s Unknown Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Floral Bangle Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a delicate stylized floral motif accented by a green tourmaline, crystals, pearls and an amethyst enclosed in a white enamel border. Mounted in yellow gold. The bangle...
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1860s Italian Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Amethyst, Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds four deep pink tourmaline stones totalling 80pts and at the centre sits a 5pt rose cut diamond. They are set almost flush within the 15ct gold band. Ring Size: S...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold

Victorian Tourmaline and Turquoise Padlock Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming antique bracelet from the Victorian era. This flexible wrist piece showcases a split hollow snake chain which plays host to an ornately engraved padlock penda...
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19th Century Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold

19th C Gold Locket With Rose Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Viennia
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Antique Gold Locket with inset rose diamonds,pink tourmaline and chased decoration. Vienna gold touch marks..
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1870s French Early Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Tourmaline (est 1.14ct) & Diamond (est .60ct) Cluster Ring, Yr 1890..
Located in Canterbury, GB
This beautifully designed victorian tourmaline and diamond cluster ring is set in 18K Yellow Gold. This ring comes in UK size N / US size 6.75. Th...
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1890s Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline

French 18K Gold Brooch with Bezel Set Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1870, this gorgeous French brooch features a pink tourmaline as its centerpiece, flanked by Rose Cut diamond studded triangles along a horizontal 18k gold pin. The tourmaline i...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10.20 Ct Natural Green Tourmaline Rare 18 KT Carved Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding antique bangle is Victorian era, 1880 circa Magnificent workmanship of the era adorned throughout with artful carving making it quite an unique, stamped 18 KT – 41 g...
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1880s European Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Eye Catching Natural Loose Mintgreen Tourmaline Cushion Shape Ring Gem 3 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Tourmaline Weight: 3.0 Carats Dimension: 9.5x7x5 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape: Cushion Color: Mint Green Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Tourmaline is a gemstone...
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Late 19th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline

Victorian 81.05 Ct Natural Multi gem 18 KT Rare Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding and quite impressive Victorian bracelet is 1890 ca Glorious workmanship of the era entirely hand made of solid 18 Kt rose gold Comprising a selection of natural untr...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Quartz, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold

Georgian Natural Tourmaline Diamond Scroll Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This Georgian period ring is an impressive and distinctive example of that time period, magnificent workmanship of that time with a large flat head of intricate design framing the ma...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

5.25 Carat Natural Loose Blue Seafoam Tourmaline Cushion Cut Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 5.25 Carats Dimension: 12x10.4x6.1 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Cushion Color: Seafoam Treatment: Non Certifcate: On Demand . Seafoam tourmaline...
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Late 19th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Indicolite

Victorian 6.00 Ct Pink Tourmaline Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Heritage This appealing Victorian ring is 1890/1900 ca hand crafted as unique of solid 18 Kt gold and silver potions Elegant, timeless, trilogy design to suit modern lifest...
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Arts and Crafts Circa 1890’s Green Tourmaline faceted Gold Ring
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Arts and Crafts period Women's ring. Stunning large gem quality faceted green tourmaline and 10 carat gold ring. The tourmaline is a Stunning deep green colored gemstone, with very good clarity, a very nice stone. Delicate and fine open gold scroll work on the sides. Very fine and detailed gold rope binding around the stone. Delicate thin band. US size 5.75. Ring most likely can be sized up or down, within certain parameters. Condition is consistent with age. T​​he short-lived period of Arts and Crafts jewelry...
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Early 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Gold

Antique Georgian Pink Tourmaline 18k Cannetille Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cannetille jewelry is highly admired for its exquisitely detailed hand wrought gold work reputedly inspired by fine lace embroidery of the 1...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 10.95 CT Untreated Magenta Rubellite or Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Rarity This out of this world, spectacular, Victorian period ring is a proud prize of any collector of exceptional things of beauty Rare example to please ahead with its u...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

15.00 Ct Untreated Tourmaline 3.00 Ct Mine antique Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Surprisingly Beautiful This outstanding antique ring is Victorian transitional Edwardian period 1890/1900 ca Large statement ring designed upon the main stone as classy cluster to s...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Austro-Hungarian Floral Gilt Silver Citrine Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Created between 1860 and 1910 in work shops in Austria-Hungary, this gold gilded 800 silver brooch features a rectangular faceted citrine. The central gem is surrounded by button pearls and pink tourmaline...
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19th Century Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Citrine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Chinese Late Qing Carved Pink Tourmaline Art Deco Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Late Qing The antique Chinese tourmaline carvings depicting a pair of birds, perhaps magpies, on a gourd, a symbol of mystery, longevity and used as an amulet. The pair of magpies representing double happiness. Tourmalines: Each measuring 32mm by 15mm by 7mm, each approximately 27.5 carats, 55 TCW; Highly transparent, of bright pink colour with good saturation, shows typical minor natural inclusions and fissures under 10X magnification and not easily seen with unaided eye. Diamonds: H-I, VS, Baguette and Old European cut, approximately 1.25 TCW Length: 2.57 inches Width: .57 inches Striking Art Deco period diamond white gold settings accent the delicately carved vibrant pink tourmalines often refered to as Rubellite. In the 1920's, popularized by Cartier, the combination of carved gemstones with Art Deco style diamond settings led to the design know as Tutti Frutti. Juxtposition of stylized linear motifs of the diamonds and the sinuously flowing shapes of the carved gems form a beautifully balanced elegant design. Pink tourmalines were favorites of the Empress Dowager...
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19th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Chinese BELT BUCKLE, China XIXth century, collector's item
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Antique Chinese BELT BUCKLE, 19th century China, in gilt bronze, tourmaline and pink quarters finely engraved with a floral motif, Very Rar...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze

Antique Victorian Era Green Tourmaline Pearl and Diamond Gold Silver Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique, from Victorian era, 14k gold and silver top pendant, set with a center green tourmaline, measuring approx. 19.2 x 9mm x 7.2mm. Surrounded with 3.5 - 4.3mm pearls and rose c...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, Silver

Victorian Tourmaline 14K Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet Pink Tourmaline and seed pearls set in 14K yellow gold. The tourmaline is a vibrant rich pink color. The Victorian setting has a sweet scroll pattern on the shoulders ...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around 1840, t...
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1840s Early Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18 Karat Antique Green Tourmaline Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Gorgeous Victorian c.1890 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Split Seed Pearl and Natural Green Tourmaline cluster ring. Beautiful green colour Tourmaline surrounded by 12 split Seed pearls in ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Multi Gemstone Gold Poison Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 The hollow 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet is embossed with Rococo style scrolls, foliage and shells. The bracelet is set with two bright white (E color) old mine cut diamonds (approximately 0.60 ct total), a blue spinel, a purple garnet, a bluish green tourmaline, a yellow citrine, and an orange red garnet...
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1850s Rococo Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Antique 18K Gold and Multi-Colored Gemset Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18K Gold and Multi-Colored Gemset Necklace; circa 1880 21 graduated precious and semi precious gem stones (topaz, amethyst, garnets, citrines, sapphires, tourmalines and zirc...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold

Birks, Antique Purple Tourmaline & 14K Yellow Gold Brooch, Canada, Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
BIRKS (1879-Present) - Antique 14K yellow gold oval brooch - set with one large oval faceted purple Tourmaline (approx. .56 carats - 6.5 x 5 x 3 mm.) - surrounded by 12 small round f...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Etruscan Revival Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Citrine Tourmaline Garnet and 0.67 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.66 carat citrine, 0.59 carat tourmaline, 0.56 carat garnet and 0.67 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set floral brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive gemstone brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with silver settings. The antique Victorian brooch has been modelled in the form of a four-leaf clover. The impressive foliate design is embellished with a central eight claw set Old European cut 0.11ct diamond set in relief. The four leaves of the clover are represented by a 0.66ct citrine, a 0.56ct garnet, a 0.59ct tourmaline and a pale green stone; each stone is pear faceted cut. The outer border of each leaf is accented with five pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, with a further five accenting the tapering stem, totalling 0.56ct. This organic brooch secures to the reverse via a conventional hinged pin and clasp. This antique Victorian gemstone clover brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15k gold and silver. The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature diamond, in addition to an independent diamond and gemstone grading report card for the supporting stones. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive Victorian gemstone brooch...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victoria Era 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Victorian era 14k yellow and white gold ladies ring, stamped 14k. Set with 19 round shaped, mixed cut natural rubies, 8 pear shaped cabochon gemstones. Composed of citrine, t...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

1.00 Carat Green Tourmaline Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 1800's, Handmade tourmaline and diamond ring. 1 round eight sided tourmaline center stone with 3 rose cut accent diamonds on top and bottom of center stone. 14k rose gold settin...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1.60ct Tourmaline and Diamond Four Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This unique ring from the Victorian era features four vibrant, green tourmalines on display. The central two of which are 0.60 carat with the two on either side being 0.30 carat. In ...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
Of central entwined shape, centered by a green tourmaline and accented by two small pearls. mounted in plain rose gold and snakeskin yellow gold. The bangle is hinged and opens. ...
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1860s Italian Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Pearl, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Leitão & Irmão Victorian Tourmaline Diamond Pearl Bracelet Gold Silver, 1890s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Leitão & Irmão Victorian Green Tourmaline, Diamond and Natural Pearl Bracelet in Rose Gold and Silver, Portugal, c. 1890. This superb bracelet of baroque inspiration by Portuguese crown...
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1890s Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Si...

Antique Green Tourmaline Pearl Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
Of traditional central entwined design, centered by a claw set oval shape mixed cut green tourmaline and accented by pearls frame. Mounted in plain rose gold. The bangle is hinged...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold

Belle Époque Antique Sapphire Tourmaline Gold Trefoil Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The leaves of this gold trefoil brooch are set with an excellent vivid blue sapphire and two tourmalines – pinkish purple and deep green. T...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold

Flamenco Fan Earrings, a Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Many a Sultan have turned their gaze towards spinning flamenco skirts, yet the most inviting of female dancers held a hand fan for added allure and sexual emphasis. This inspirati...
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1830s Early Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium

Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Silver topped with gold wreath designed brooch set with cushion cut Tourmaline's measuring approximately 8.5 x 8.0mm surrounded by Old Mine and Rose cut Diamonds weighing approximate...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline

1890s Victorian Green Tourmaline Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic central entwined design, centered by a claw set oval shape mixed cut green tourmaline bordered by a pearls frame, accented by pearl set clovers at the sides to a carved galle...
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1890s Italian Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold

Platinum Victorian Style Antique Green Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum Victorian style antique green tourmaline and diamond halo ring. Showcasing one pear shaped green tourmaline weighing 5.50 carats. Acc...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Faberge Antique Russian Tourmaline Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg in the 1890s The rare antique FABERGE button-shaped brooch is centered with a sparkling pink tourmaline that is elegantly complimented by a glossy white enamel background inlaid with channels of rose cut diamonds. Diameter 26 mm (1 in.) The cushion cut tourmaline measures 10.65 x 10.53 x 6.75 mm and is approximately 5.23 ct. Marked on the pin guard with 56 zolotnik Imperial gold standard (14K); on pin – with St. Petersburg assay mark and workmaster’s initials ‘AH’ for August...
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline

Pink Tourmaline Rose Quartz Georgian Paste Polka Dot Enamel Heart Locket
Located in Colleyville, TX
Micheline Necklace. Delicate pink tourmaline has been bezel set in oxidized silver and intercepted with marquise cut rose quartz, flanked with seed pearls and crystal rondelles. The beautiful confectionary coloring of the stones repeats the stunning Georgian paste locket...
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19th Century American Georgian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Natural Pink Tourmaline Necklace, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A rare natural pink tourmaline necklace from the end of 19th century. Necklace has 33 pear cut tourmalines with a total weight of 65 cts. The...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Silver

1880s Victorian Gemstone Diamond Silver Gold Four-Leaf Clover Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Bestow upon your beloved a bit of good luck with this gemstone and diamond four leaf clover pendant, set with aquamarine, citrine and pink- and green tourmaline. This lovely little t...
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1880s Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Antique Crystal Tourmaline Pearl Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with an horseshoe centered by an crystal and decorated with an tourmaline and pearls, two flowers at the sides. Mounted in yellow gold 42 mm long
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tourmaline Gold Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
Each designed as an entwined motif set with a green tourmaline and engraved with floral pattern Mounted in yellow and rose gold 15 mm diameter Weight: 3.3
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1850s Italian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Gold

Victorian Pink Tourmaline and 12 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds seven deep pink tourmaline that are beautifully cut and catch the light just right to get that sparkle. They are set almost flush within the decorative 12ct gold b...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Gold

Victorian era French work 18K gold pink tourmaline diamond ring
Located in Versailles, FR
The fresh feel of spring is perfectly captured in this beautiful 18K gold pink tourmaline ring. In soft tones which remind us of a cherry blossom, this 19th century, Victorian era ri...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Victorian 10.90 CTW Diamond Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bangle bracelet featuring old European and mine cut diamonds prong set to front Weighing approximately 4.36 carats total - J color with SI1 clarity Alternating in patt...
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1870s Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Turquoise Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This gorgeous Georgian Turquoise ring was meticulously handcrafted in 1833. Set in 10k gold this exquisite piece features a half-band adorned with intri...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Art Nouveau Ring with a Pink Tourmaline, Diamonds and Enamel
Located in Bethesda, MD
This 14kt yellow gold ring has orange, yellow, green and blue enamel. • Metal:14kt Yellow Gold • Circa: 1890s • Gemstone: Pink Tourmaline, 6 Diamonds •Dimensions: Pink tourmaline- ...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant, White and Black Enamel, 18k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning Victorian Tourmaline, diamond and enamel pendant is truly a beauty! Pretty, feminine and perfect. It is an unusual piece, beautifu...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Opal Tourmaline Enamel Pendant Necklace Austro-Hungarian Renaissance Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent piece of antique Austro-Hungarian Opal, Tourmaline and Enamel jewelry. The pendant is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The gems are a...
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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Opal, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver, Gilt Metal

Vintage and Antique Tourmaline Jewelry

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.

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