The Show your Paraiba or Copper bearing tourmaline thread

[doberman]

Beautiful. (Just in case, do you have a thread dedicated to the ring in your avatar? )

Thank you! I do have a thread for the FY ring:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/little-miss-sunshine.231186/

 

[Arkteia]

Thank you! I do have a thread for the FY ring:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/little-miss-sunshine.231186/

Thank you! I was always curious about your avatar. What a beauty!

 

[Arkteia]

Here's mine. It came from Yvonne recently.
I did pay to have it additionally certified given the cost of the stone. Confirmed that this baby came from Brazil!

I'll be honest. I was a bit taken aback at the colour when I opened the box- it is more blue than I had expected, I was hoping for something with a little more green in it. However, it does have a tiny amount of green in sunlight which is the look I was going for. I think it was the shade of blue and how... bright? the stone was that threw me for a bit. It glows. And the inclusions seem to help with that glow.

It's also a bit big for the ring design I had planned... may end up sitting on this one for awhile trying to decide how to set it

These photos are of it in direct sunlight to show that greeny blue colour I wanted!

Really impressive!

 

[mahaha]

I'm trying to join the club! Here's mine. Just got it today. You think it's a keeper?

 

[elle_71125]

I'm trying to join the club! Here's mine. Just got it today. You think it's a keeper?

It's beautiful! What are the details?
Do you have any plans yet?

 

[lovedogs]

OMG I adore that paraiba!!! That color is amazing!

 

[chatoyancy]

I'm trying to join the club! Here's mine. Just got it today. You think it's a keeper?

What a beautiful color!

 

[Acinom]

Based on your pics I love it! Beautiful colour and glow!!!! How does it react in various lighting conditions?

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I'm trying to join the club! Here's mine. Just got it today. You think it's a keeper?

I think it's beautiful and I love the cushion shape.

 

[mahaha]

Thanks everyone. The paraiba is actually slightly lighter than the photos suggest.

The colour stability is excellent! In different lighting, the colour is pretty much the same. Maybe under yellow light (indoors), it goes slightly more green.

No plans for it yet. Either ring or pendant. Probably won't set it for a while

 

[Nosean]

Enjoy this beautiful stone...

 

[kgizo]

It's beautiful @mahaha!

 

[Acinom]

Look at @coda72 ‘s new Paraiba ring by David Klass, inspired by @SparkliesLuver ‘s beauty.
Admire here pics here and help her to review the Paraiba melee: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/please-check-out-these-pics-of-paraiba-ring.235039/

 

[Barrett]

Here is a couple Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines I thought you guys might like to see...







This one is not mine. I thought it was nice looking and figured I would share it anyways. See the price listed...$3000



Remember, if it doesn't have that strong color, paraibas are known for, then your paying waaaay to much for it.

 

[elle_71125]

Does anyone remember who bought this 3.33ct paraiba from Yvonne (referred to as the Cadillac). Was it a PS'r?

 

[elle_71125]

Does anyone remember who bought this 3.33ct paraiba from Yvonne (referred to as the Cadillac). Was it a PS'r?

Since I never heard anything about this belonging to a PS's, I feel like I have to share this. That 3ct paraiba was set into a beautiful pendant. I think it's so beautiful and unique. Definitely one of a kind.

What do you guys think?

 

[samranmal]

This guy is tiny, but I love him! So glowy...

 

[Acinom]

@elle_71125 oww, that’s gorgeous indeed! Beautiful stone and design.

 

[Acinom]

This guy is tiny, but I love him! So glowy...

I love this!!!! With such an amazing colour, a stone does not have to be any larger. What are the specs? I love your beautiful stack as well.

 

[samranmal]

I love this!!!! With such an amazing colour, a stone does not have to be any larger. What are the specs? I love your beautiful stack as well.

.25ct, Paraiba from Brazil. I bought it through hiddentreasuregems on etsy. My big one in my avatar is Mozambique which I equally love. I lean towards the more blueish green colors, but this little windex color stone really is remarkable. The hardest part was finding a setting for it! It was really difficult to find something I liked for that small of a stone. I knew I would want to stack it too....

 

[shinyrocks]

Since I never heard anything about this belonging to a PS's, I feel like I have to share this. That 3ct paraiba was set into a beautiful pendant. I think it's so beautiful and unique. Definitely one of a kind.

What do you guys think?

I love it! What a beautiful pendant.

 

[shinyrocks]

This guy is tiny, but I love him! So glowy...

Such a cute ring! Wow, that color is amazing. I agree with Acinom - when it has a color like that, no need for massive size!

 

[elle_71125]

This guy is tiny, but I love him! So glowy...

This is so beautiful! I love that you're stacking with it..such a great way to play up the color.

 

[Acinom]

.25ct, Paraiba from Brazil. I bought it through hiddentreasuregems on etsy. My big one in my avatar is Mozambique which I equally love. I lean towards the more blueish green colors, but this little windex color stone really is remarkable. The hardest part was finding a setting for it! It was really difficult to find something I liked for that small of a stone. I knew I would want to stack it too....

Thanks for sharing the specs! You have found the perfect setting for your stone
And... it’s time for a Paraiba group pic.

 

[Nosean]

Hope you forgive course not mine but they are so cute...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSW1lNJBzSX/?hl=de&taken-by=michaelpeuster

 

[T L]

This guy is tiny, but I love him! So glowy...

This is why great color doesn't require being a huge stone!!! It really explodes in color from that ring (which is a perfect compliment to the paraiba btw).

 

[chatoyancy]

Here is a couple Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines I thought you guys might like to see...







This one is not mine. I thought it was nice looking and figured I would share it anyways. See the price listed...$3000



Remember, if it doesn't have that strong color, paraibas are known for, then your paying waaaay to much for it.

I love the first one!!

 

[Burmesedaze]

Adding my 6.1ct purchase from the Bangkok Gem Fair Definitely on the greenish side.

 

[Seaglow]

A dwarf compared to Burmesedaze's haul at 1.42 carats, but also got a green from the Bangkok fair. Beside it is a teal spinel.

 

[Acinom]

Buyer beware... labelling a stone ‘Paraiba’ does not ensure great colour and quality. Ensure that you have reliable papers from a reliable lab. And it’s always wise to consult knowledgeable PSers.
Read about @neofita ‘s experience in her thread: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/mozambique-paraiba.239077/
After advice by various PSers, neofita decided against this particular stone.
Hope you will find your dreamstone @neofita!

 

[Acinom]

According to @oksana something that seems to good to be true, probably hides a secret...
Is this a 100ct clear Paraiba... or glass? https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/can-it-be-true-paraiba.239084/

 

[T L]

Thanks everyone. The paraiba is actually slightly lighter than the photos suggest.

The colour stability is excellent! In different lighting, the colour is pretty much the same. Maybe under yellow light (indoors), it goes slightly more green.

No plans for it yet. Either ring or pendant. Probably won't set it for a while

Whatever you do with it, make sure your jewelry never ever puts in in an ultrasonic cleaner!!

 

[Acinom]

Not sure if these beauties have been posted already, but we do not want to run the risk of not including these, don’t we?
From @missy ‘s blue thread:
@chappy ‘s spectacular Paraiba pendant? Do you have a separate thread for this gem chappy?

Unset Paraiba gorgeousness by @Sparkle_ruckle !

Edit to add that.chappy’s gorgeous piece is featured on page 3 with a link to her thread. We cannot see enough of our Paraibas though!

 

[missy]

Not sure if these beauties have been posted already, but we do not want to run the risk of not including these, don’t we?
From @missy ‘s blue thread:
@chappy ‘s spectacular Paraiba pendant? Do you have a separate thread for this gem chappy?

Unset Paraiba gorgeousness by @Sparkle_ruckle !

Edit to add that.chappy’s gorgeous piece is featured on page 3 with a link to her thread. We cannot see enough of our Paraibas though!

THUD!!! OMG you cannot share these too many times. Just TDF Gorgeous. I feel like crying when I see such beauty. And therein lies the magic of truly gorgeous gems and bling in general. Such beauty brings tears of happiness.