Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, 9.47 Carats

A stellar 9.47-carat triangular cabochon Paraiba tourmaline is the focus of this sophisticated 18K gold ring. Additional Paraiba tourmalines totaling 1.47 carats are set with white diamonds totaling 3.19 carats around the center stone and along the band. Paraiba tourmalines are some of the rarest and most exciting stones in the world, and to discover one over 5.00 carats is a remarkable feat.

First discovered in 1989, Paraiba tourmalines are found in only three regions of the world: Brazil, Nigeria and Mozambique. For every 10,000 diamonds mined, only one Paraiba tourmaline is discovered, making these incredible gems even rarer than diamonds. These stones owe their spectacular coloring to the presence of copper in the stone. Due to the specific mineral composition of the mines, nature has created a gemstone that stands out among all others.