Min 3.00ct 10x8mm Oval Paraiba Tourmaline, Erv = $19,200.00 Item: T94V000015
Low Inventory Price: $6,834.43
Product Description for Min 3.00ct 10x8mm Oval Paraiba Tourmaline, Erv = $19,200.00Tourmaline was named after "turmali", the Sinhalese word for "mixed", probably because of the variety of colors it's found in and the fact that it can be bi-, tri- or parti-colored. Tourmaline ranks a tough 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs' scale of hardness. It is the national gemstone of the U.S. but is found all over the world, with colors varying depending on its origin. Indicolite is the name for the deep blue to greenish-blue variety, and rubellite is the pink-red color.
Product Information for Min 3.00ct 10x8mm Oval Paraiba Tourmaline, Erv = $19,200.00
| Product Type: | Single Stone |
Primary Stone / Tourmaline
| Shape: | Oval | Count: | 1.00 |
| Cut: | Mixed Cuts | Composition: | Natural |
| Color: | Blue | Treatment: | Heated |
| Dimensions: | 10X8 MM - Calibrated | Gemstone Group: | Tourmaline |
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Paraiba,
July 30, 2008
BellaElena
, Boston, MA
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"I think paraibas are at the top of the list of "beyond beautiful" stones. I did buy this one; and it is gorgeous. I also had it appraised at JTV.
The appraisal came back at $12120.00; the ERV says $19,000 plus. I know that JTV "low-balls" appraisals, so it might indeed be worth it.
I am returning it, only because I bought another 2 months ago; smaller carat weight, but bigger appraisal. Also, bigger price. : )
This stone is lovely, and for the price is SO WELL worth it."
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 home learning library tourmaline
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Fast Facts
| Tourmaline is a fascinating mineral that can sometimes exhibit two or more colors. |
| It is 7.5 on the Mohs??? scale and has no cleavage, making it suitable for many types of jewelry use. |
| Sometimes referred to as the “electric stone,” tourmaline becomes statically charged when heated or rubbed, attracting dust, lint and small pieces of paper. |
| Tourmaline possesses one of the widest color ranges, reproducing every conceivable color in the universe. |
 Tourmaline is fairly hard and durable, making it very wearable and an ideal gem for jewelry. |
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Tourmaline is a fascinating mineral that can actually exhibit two or more colors in one crystal. It possesses one of the widest color ranges, reproducing every conceivable color in the universe. On Mohs’ scale of hardness, tourmaline is 7.5. It is vitreous on crystal surfaces, and because of that the polished stones will have a beautiful brilliance. Sources include Brazil (Minas Gerais, Paraiba), Afghanistan, Australia, Burma (Myanmar), India, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, the United States (California, Maine), Zaire, Elba (Italy) and Switzerland (Tessin).
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