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Paraiba Tourmaline
The Paraiba tourmaline was first discovered in Brazil in 1989 and stands today as one of the world’s rarest and most vibrant gemstones. Characterized by an electric-blue color, the finest examples have the distinction of having the incredibly rare “neon” coloration.
Paraiba tourmalines are now found in two places in the world: Brazil and Africa. The gems of Brazil possess the greatest fire and brilliance while the African variety tends to be more green and muted. The gems owe their unique coloring to the presence of copper in the stone. Due to the specific mineral composition of the stones found in the Brazilian mine, nature has created a gemstone that stands out among all others, and is considered even more rare than diamonds.
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