Jewelry M.S. Rau | Classic Brazil Paraiba Tourmaline Ring, 4.52 Carats

The Paraiba Tourmaline At The Center Of This Ring Displays A Remarkable Brilliance And Intensity Of Color. Exhibiting A Luminous Neon Blue Hue With Excellent Saturation, The Rare Jewel Hails From The Incomparable Brazilian Mines And Totals 4.52 Carats. The Paraiba Is Certified By Gubelin, And The American Gemological Laboratories Labels The Stone As A Classic Brazil, Meaning That The Paraibia Showcases All The Most Prized Qualities In These Gemstones And Is Completely Free Of Heat Treatments. Diamond Accents And Sunbursts Weighing 1.31 Carats Provide Further Visual Interest, And The Jewel Glows In Its Classic Platinum Settings.

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 By The Discovery Of The First Brazilian Paraiba, A Stunning Gem That Was Unlike Any Stone Ever Found. 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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