Finding a Paraiba or Copper bearing Tourmaline

[bright ice]

These are the vendor’s photos of the 2.78 ct Paraiba that I bought off eBay.

 

[bright ice]

My photos, which are terrible. It’s actually a very beautiful Paraiba.

 

[voce]

My photos, which are terrible. It’s actually a very beautiful Paraiba.

Woah CONGRATS, that indeed looks like a bright ice worthy paraiba. This one is faceted, so you just need to buy a cab from Jochen now.

 

[Bluegemz]

My photos, which are terrible. It’s actually a very beautiful Paraiba.

Now that is stunning! What a gorgeous Paraiba, with a great size.

 

[bright ice]

Woah CONGRATS, that indeed looks like a bright ice worthy paraiba. This one is faceted, so you just need to buy a cab from Jochen now.

Thanks @voce, I believe it certainly is. I truly lucked up on this one! I’m considering keeping this and getting a cabochon as well.

 

[natasha-cupcake]

Beautiful! Congratulations on a great find. Can't wait to see this set.

 

[bright ice]

Now that is stunning! What a gorgeous Paraiba, with a great size.

Thanks @Bluegemz, I took a chance and made an offer. He took it with no hesitation and told me I got a great deal. He’s not a gemstone dealer but sells coins and odds and ends jewelry.

 

[bright ice]

Beautiful! Congratulations on a great find. Can't wait to see this set.

Thanks @natasha-cupcake, it’ll get a diamond halo, maybe newly cut rosies.

 

[bright ice]

Outside just now
I think I’ve made a dangerous decision diving into Paraibas

 

[Bluegemz]

Thanks @Bluegemz, I took a chance and made an offer. He took it with no hesitation and told me I got a great deal. He’s not a gemstone dealer but sells coins and odds and ends jewelry.

You really found something special! I love finds through people like this. Sometimes they have amazing things.

 

[lovedogs]

Wow, what a great find! And it's amazing in person. Congrats on something so special!

 

[Rare gem lover]

My photos, which are terrible. It’s actually a very beautiful Paraiba.

I love it! Congrats who’s the vendor ?

 

[Rubybrick]

My photos, which are terrible. It’s actually a very beautiful Paraiba.

Wow, beautiful, and perfect size. This tread is dangerous for me....

 

[Acinom]

Woohaa! This is sooo Bright Ice worthy! The stone looks even more stunning in your real life pics. It reminds me of the blue version of @Art Nouveau ‘s ring. I cannot wait to find how you will set this beauty. Do you already have any ideas?

 

[qubitasaurus]

Outside just now
I think I’ve made a dangerous decision diving into Paraibas

Wow! That is super pretty . How do you plan to set it?

 

[bright ice]

You really found something special! I love finds through people like this. Sometimes they have amazing things.

Thank you @Bluegemz, it's a great find for sure!

Wow, what a great find! And it's amazing in person. Congrats on something so special!

Thank you @lovedogs, it's much more beautiful in person. I had the seller send me photos on someone's hand but they still didn't compare to what it looks like IRL.

I love it! Congrats who’s the vendor ?

@Rare gem lover the seller is ghjewelryandcoinsllc. He carries a variety of coins, jewelry and a few loose gems. I assume he had just sent it to GIA for certification in May/2018.

Wow, beautiful, and perfect size. This tread is dangerous for me....

Thank you @Rubybrick, diving into Paraiba is going to be dangerous for me as I now want a Cabochon, a sugarloaf and more!

Woohaa! This is sooo Bright Ice worthy! The stone looks even more stunning in your real life pics. It reminds me of the blue version of @Art Nouveau ‘s ring. I cannot wait to find how you will set this beauty. Do you already have any ideas?

Thank you @Acinom, yes this one is Bright Ice worthy! It's amazing how it glows, the color is beautiful and I'm hooked on Paraiba now! I don't have a firm setting nailed yet but I'm looking through IG. I will halo it for sure, maybe rose cuts and I'm thinking about purchasing some of these for a second halo and possibly in the gallery and shank design.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/535597039/paraiba-tourmaline-round-melee-16mm?ref=shop_home_active_1

Wow! That is super pretty . How do you plan to set it?

Thank you @qubitasaurus!

 

[bright ice]

Ok guys give me opinions please. This is a Paraiba cabochon from Jochen, it’s 7.48 ct 14.4 x 11.5 x 5.9.
He says it’s a beautiful color. Is it deep enough?

 

[voce]

Ok guys give me opinions please. This is a Paraiba cabochon from Jochen, it’s 7.48 ct 14.4 x 11.5 x 5.9.
He says it’s a beautiful color. Is it deep enough?

Beautiful pictures, @bright ice !
My personal opinion is that when it comes to cabochons, the depth doesn't matter as long as the appearance is good. Unless you want to turn it into faceted someday. I think in this case, because the stone was shallow the cutter decided to make it into cabochon to conserve weight. The color is certainly great!

 

[Acinom]

The color looks great to my eyes and it’s a nice size! Difficult to predict how it looks in person but it looks like a very nice stone

 

[Crystal_Dreams]

Oh wow. What a find! Your faceted Paraiba is GORGEOUS! It’s so clean!!

 

[bright ice]

I’ve come across this artisan on IG and I love his work! I’m going to get a quote from him on one of these designs for my faceted 2.78 ct Paraiba.

https://www.instagram.com/david_giulietti

 

[bright ice]

I love these 2 designs for a cabochon!

 

[Acinom]

Love his work! Beautiful detailing. Your faceted stone is soo beautiful and big that it will also shine in a simpler setting. And I love the NS orientation of the Paraiba on your finger.

The cab inspiration settings will fit your cab nicely. Personally I would set it NS as well.

 

[icy_jade]

Congrats on your great find! Your patience has really paid off.

 

[bright ice]

I ordered these to use in setting my Paraiba. They were selling in small #s so I bought the remaining 23.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/535597039/paraiba-tourmaline-round-melee-16mm?show_sold_out_detail=1

 

[voce]

I ordered these to use in setting my Paraiba. They were selling in small #s so I bought the remaining 23.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/535597039/paraiba-tourmaline-round-melee-16mm?show_sold_out_detail=1

Good thing I bought some of these melee before you found your paraiba...otherwise there wouldn't be any left! Guess you're setting it with paraiba halo then?

 

[Acinom]

I ordered these to use in setting my Paraiba. They were selling in small #s so I bought the remaining 23.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/535597039/paraiba-tourmaline-round-melee-16mm?show_sold_out_detail=1

Yay for buying beautiful Paraiba melee!

 

[bright ice]

Good thing I bought some of these melee before you found your paraiba...otherwise there wouldn't be any left! Guess you're setting it with paraiba halo then?

@voce what did you do with yours?

I’m going to have a halo using a mixture of these and diamond melee.

 

[Acinom]

Like one of these?

 

[bright ice]

Like one of these?

I’d say similar but haven’t nailed down a design as of yet. I’m open to any ideas though. I’m hoping the melee are a good match for my stone.