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Brazilian Paraiba and Mahenge Spinel Earrings
Brazilian Paraiba and Mahenge Spinel Earrings
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Brazilian Paraiba and Mahenge Spinel Earrings

  • Two exquisite Paraiba tourmaline cabochons center these stunning earrings
  • The 30.53-carat Paraibas are complemented by clusters of pink Mahenge spinels and white diamonds
  • Set in platinum
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$350,000
Item No. 32-2994

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Description
These stunning rings display two exquisite Pariaba tourmalines. The cabochon tourmalines weigh 30.53 carats together and are verified by their accompanying AGL report as originating in Brazil. Their striking bluish-green color is perfectly complemented by clusters of pink Mahenge spinels, totaling 4.68 carats, and 5.33 carats of white diamonds. Each trio of gems comes together to create a geometric floral motif, completing the excellent design. Set in platinum.

In 1981, the gem miner Heitor. . .
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These stunning rings display two exquisite Pariaba tourmalines. The cabochon tourmalines weigh 30.53 carats together and are verified by their accompanying AGL report as originating in Brazil. Their striking bluish-green color is perfectly complemented by clusters of pink Mahenge spinels, totaling 4.68 carats, and 5.33 carats of white diamonds. Each trio of gems comes together to create a geometric floral motif, completing the excellent design. 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. Barbosa persevered with faith for over six years through the rugged and arid landscape on his quest until 1987, when his efforts were rewarded by the discovery of the first Brazilian Paraiba. 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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Brazilian Paraiba and Mahenge Spinel Earrings
Period: Contemporary
Origin: Brazil
Type: Earrings
Style: Modern
Stones: Diamonds;Spinel;Tourmaline
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