My wife is about to finish a PhD program, and I want to buy her something to commemorate it. I'm in the market for a paraiba tourmaline cabochon. However, she was showing me things sh liked and we talked about it, she loves the glow that comes from a translucent, rather than transparent stone (highly included, I guess). Color is most important over anything, she likes the aqua blue-green over something that is windex blue or emerald green. Sky's the limit on this for right now, so first I want to get the stone then design a setting with her. My only stipulation is that it is reasonably sized, as in no greater than about 15-20mm long and 10-15mm wide. I'm not sure what that translates into in terms of carat weight. Ovals are preferable over rounds and trillians, but I'll look at anything.
Any suggestions on where to look? I've already combed through all the links on the reputable sellers post. Thanks all!
Any suggestions on where to look? I've already combed through all the links on the reputable sellers post. Thanks all!