LOT #55018 |
Current Bid: $4,000
Paraíba-Type Tourmaline, Sapphire, . White Gold Ring. ...
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Description
Paraíba-Type Tourmaline, Sapphire,White Gold Ring
Stones: Oval-shaped tourmaline weighing
approximately 2.50 carats; round-shaped
colorless sapphires weighing approximately 0.65 carat
Metal: 18k white gold
Gross Weight: 5.00 grams
Size: 7 (sizeable)
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000.
Condition Report*:
Colored Gems:
Type(s): Paraiba-Type Tourmaline and Colorless Sapphire
Shape(s): Oval and Round
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Here we have an exceptional example of green Paraíba-type tourmaline, distinguished from standard green tourmaline by its vivid coloration resulting from elevated copper and manganese content measuring11.25 x 9.35 x 4.00 mm. The term Paraíba specifically refers to copper-bearing tourmalines sourced from Brazil, whereas Paraíba-type is commonly used in the trade to describe similar material originating from Africa, particularly Mozambique and Nigeria.
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Type(s): Paraiba-Type Tourmaline and Colorless Sapphire
Shape(s): Oval and Round
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Here we have an exceptional example of green Paraíba-type tourmaline, distinguished from standard green tourmaline by its vivid coloration resulting from elevated copper and manganese content measuring11.25 x 9.35 x 4.00 mm. The term Paraíba specifically refers to copper-bearing tourmalines sourced from Brazil, whereas Paraíba-type is commonly used in the trade to describe similar material originating from Africa, particularly Mozambique and Nigeria.
Auction Info
2025 December 3 Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature® Auction #5575 (go to Auction Home page)
Proxy Bidding Ends
December
3rd
Wednesday
9:50 am CT
Auction Dates
December
3rd
Wednesday
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1 Day
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