The Eudora Paraiba Tourmaline White Gold Ring
18ct White Gold Ring with 1.28ct Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamonds
A pretty and bright 1.28ct trillion cut Paraiba Tourmaline, set on an 18ct White Gold three split claw band. 24 round brilliant cut Diamonds in micro-set halo around the Tourmaline, totalling 0.24ct (F colour and VS Clarity).
Ring size L1/2: I can arrange complimentary re-sizing up to two sizes larger or smaller.
This Paraiba Tourmaline:
This Trillion cut Paraiba Tourmaline is 1.28ct total weight and is 6.7mm high x 6.5mm wide x 4.7mm deep.
Paraiba Tourmaline
Since their discovery in the 1980s, Paraiba Tourmalines have become one of the most sought-after gemstones in the world. Colours range from neon turquoise blue to an electric greenish blue. But it is the incandescent glow that lights up the stone from within that makes Paraiba Tourmalines so popular, flattering and appealing.
Its name is derived from the Paraiba State in Brazil, where it was first discovered by Heitor Dimas Barbosa - who spent years digging in the hills of the Brazilian state of Paraiba on a hunch that something special was buried there. Nowadays the Brazilian stones are very hard to source, but more recently, deposits were discovered in Mozambique and Nigeria.
Tourmaline comes in many colours including blue, green, red, yellow and pink, however the Neon Blue found in Paraiba Tourmaline is the most highly prized.
Caring for Paraiba Tourmalines
It has a hardness of 7-7.5 on the Mohs Scale (similar to Emerald), Gems with a hardness of 6-7 or greater are quite suitable for rings which are worn occasionally. For a ring like a wedding or engagement ring, intended for everyday wear over a period of years, a hardness rating of 8-10 is recommended. Warm, soapy water is the best method for cleaning tourmaline. The use of ultrasonic and steam cleaners is not recommended.
