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35.70 ct Paraiba-Type Tourmaline. ...
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Description
35.70 ct Paraiba-Type TourmalineShape: Oval
Measurements: 19.05 x 19.88 x 14.20 mm
Property of the Winkelman Family Collection Portion of Proceeds to Benefit St. Jude and ASPCA
Condition Report*:
Colored Gems:
Certified Gems:
Gem: 1
Lab: Bellerophon Gemlab
Certification #: 817517
Carat: 35.70
Shape: Oval
Origin: Mozambique
Treatment: Indications of Heating
Type: Paraiba Type Tourmaline
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Paraíba-type tourmaline from Mozambique refers to a copper-bearing variety of tourmaline known for its intense blue and green hues, often described as neon-like in appearance. Discovered in the early 2000s, Mozambique became a key source, producing stones with strong saturation and typically larger sizes than those from the original Brazilian locality. This particular Cuprian tourmaline is accompanied by a Bellerophon lab report stating: "This Cuprian-tourmaline may be called ‘Paraiba’ in the trade," and also notes: "Indications of heating."
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Certified Gems:
Gem: 1
Lab: Bellerophon Gemlab
Certification #: 817517
Carat: 35.70
Shape: Oval
Origin: Mozambique
Treatment: Indications of Heating
Type: Paraiba Type Tourmaline
Metals:
Gold
Overall Condition: Very Good
Condition Notes: Paraíba-type tourmaline from Mozambique refers to a copper-bearing variety of tourmaline known for its intense blue and green hues, often described as neon-like in appearance. Discovered in the early 2000s, Mozambique became a key source, producing stones with strong saturation and typically larger sizes than those from the original Brazilian locality. This particular Cuprian tourmaline is accompanied by a Bellerophon lab report stating: "This Cuprian-tourmaline may be called ‘Paraiba’ in the trade," and also notes: "Indications of heating."
Auction Info
2025 September 29 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature® Auction #5572 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2025
29th
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