Jewelry M.S. Rau | Brazilian Paraiba Ring, 2.18 Carats

A Marvel Of Nature, This Breathtaking Ring Features The Elusive And Rare Brazilian Paraiba. The Exquisite 2.18-Carat Gemstone Displays The Glowing Neon Blue Hue For Which This Variety Of Tourmalines Is Renowned. The Gemstone’S Oval Cut Emphasizes This Vibrant Blue Stone’S Brilliance And Sparkling Beauty. The Paraiba Is Accompanied By A Report From The American Gemological Laboratories, Certifying Its Coveted Brazil Origin. The Blue Jewel Is Flanked By Two White Diamonds Totaling 0.98 Carat And Set In Platinum.

In 1981, The Gem Miner Heitor Dimas Barbosa, Commonly Known Among The Local Villagers As “Heitor The Fool,” Began Tunneling In The Hill Behind São José De Batalha, Paraíba, Brazil. Barbosa Was Determined That His Hunch Would Lead To Finding A New Gemstone. Despite Having No Electricity Or Dependable Water, Barbosa Persevered With Faith For Over Six Years Through The Rugged And Arid Landscape On His Quest. In 1987, His Efforts Were Rewarded With The Discovery Of The First Brazilian Paraiba, A Stunning Gem Unlike Any Stone Found Before. Soon After Their Discovery, Production Began To Dwindle; Over 90% Of The Tourmaline Production Occurred Between 1989 And 1992. It Is Thanks To Their Rare Chemical Composition That These Gems Owe Their Spectacular Coloring And Neon-Bright Glow That Appears To Light The Stone From Within.

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