Paraiba Tourmaline Gemstones Facts

Did You Know

  • 1 ParaibaTourmaline is mined for every 10,000 diamonds! Yes, that's how rare these gemstones are!
  • Heitor Dimas Barbosa discovered Paraiba crystals in 1989 in the Federal Brazilian State of Paraiba. Later deposits were found in Nigeria, and Mozambique.

  • Paraiba Tourmalines belongs to Tourmaline gemstone family

  • Paraibas are usually found in emerald through neon greens, turquoise to neon-blues and many more

  • Presence of Manganese & Copper gives it the vivid color

  • Here’s an extra fun fact - it's the birthstone for October

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