How much is a Paraiba tourmaline worth per carat?
$2,000 to $50,000 per carat
Quality Paraiba tourmalines range from $2,000 to $50,000 per carat. Because of the value and rarity of this stone, purchasing a larger number of small stones is often more feasible than finding a multi-carat, genuine Paraiba on the market.
Where can I buy tourmaline in Brazil?
Tourmaline was discovered in Brazil by the Portuguese in the 16th century at the gem fields of Minas Gerais (English: General Mines). Our Brazilian Tourmaline is from the Aricanga Mine in São José da Safira (Doce Valley) in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
What is the best Paraiba tourmaline color?
Paraiba Tourmaline Color Paraiba tourmaline stand out because of their bright vivid blue color. The stone can be found in a range of hues, from neon blue, greenish blue, to mint green and sometimes violet and purple. The most highly sought-after and the best-known Paraiba tourmaline color is neon blue.
Is Paraiba tourmaline more expensive than diamond?
Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value. While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraiba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000.
What stone is Brazil famous for?
Quartz
Quartz. The south of Brazil is most famous for its abundance of quartz, especially in Rio Grande do Sul. The most available quartz in Brazil are amethyst (the famous purple stone), citrine, rock crystal, and a variety of agate.
Is Paraiba more expensive than diamond?
It is rarer, and sometimes more expensive, than diamond. Only one paraiba is mined for every 10,000 diamonds, and top quality large stones can cost up to $60,000 per carat.
What is the rarest gemstone in the world 2021?
Painite : Not just the rarest gemstone, but also the rarest mineral on earth, Painite holds the Guinness World Record for it. After its discovery in the year 1951, there existed only 2 specimens of Painite for the next many decades.
What is the world’s most expensive gemstone?
the Pink Star Diamond
FACT: The largest loose diamond in the world is the Paragon Diamond, weighing in at 137.82 carats, while the Pink Star Diamond is the most expensive gemstone to ever be sold at a whopping $83 million.
What is the national stone of Brazil?
Considering the national gemstone of Brazil is the heavenly topaz, it makes sense for me to start my gemstone journey with this dreamy gem! Can you guess what my most favourite quality about this gem is?! Of course, its magical vivid purplish pink colour.