Pariaba Tourmalines?

[Harriet]

That they are. But they''re so darn beautiful. Given the economy, I wonder if some will emerge from the woodworks.

 

[T L]

Date: 4/29/2009 11:35:47 AM
Author: Harriet
That they are. But they''re so darn beautiful. Given the economy, I wonder if some will emerge from the woodworks.

I think it''s worth waiting because of the economy. They are beautiful, but I don''t want to have to sell my first born child to get one - LOL!!

 

[Harriet]

I don''t even have a first born to sell. Not that I''d do it.

 

[Nomsdeplume]

Thanks so much, you have really educated me! Before I found this forum I knew next to nothing about gems.
I would love to own some glowing rocks, but will wait for the economy to pick up again.
Where would be the best place to look for the good quality stuff?

 

[Nomsdeplume]

I just found this thread and I am DROOLING.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/paraiba-tourmaline-fetish-went-a-bit-overboard.109252/

The first ring is amazing, inclusions and all. The way it glows in the third picture... WOW!!!
I need to find out where I can get something like that. I don't mind if it's under 1ct, as long as it glows like that!

 

[LD]

Date: 4/29/2009 3:39:27 PM
Author: kribbie

I just found this thread and I am DROOLING.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/paraiba-tourmaline-fetish-went-a-bit-overboard.109252/

The first ring is amazing, inclusions and all. The way it glows in the third picture... WOW!!!
I need to find out where I can get something like that. I don''t mind if it''s under 1ct, as long as it glows like that!

Thank you!

Unfortunately all of these were bought years ago. I don''t think I''ve bought a Paraiba for several years now and as TL has mentioned, great neon gems are harder to find.

Have you looked at this website? www.paraibainternational.com I haven''t bought from them but their prices are definitely priced according to neon/clarity etc - so you''ll get what you pay for.

 

[chrono]

Count me in as another who hopes the economy will encourage the vendors to ease up on pricing.

If anyone is interested in melees, Steve seems to get some once in a while:
http://www.steveperrygems.com/gems/paraiba.htm

 

[chrono]

The stone below is my 2 ct plus Mozambique copper bearing stone cut by Gene Flanigan which I purchased nearly 3 years ago. I have been unable to photograph it because it messes with my camera''s focus.

 

[Nomsdeplume]

LovingDiamonds, I am so jealous. If I had your collection I would be such a happy girl.

Which I''m sure you are.

I''m looking at paraibainternational.com now. Some of them look pretty good. I wonder how much the pictures have been edited...

Chrono that is gorgeous! I want to swim in it.