These three matching paraíba tourmalines totaling 2.79-ctw are bright and saturated. © Erica Courtney. Used with permission.
Blue Tourmaline Faceted
These three matching paraíba tourmalines totaling 2.79-ctw are bright and saturated. © Erica Courtney. Used with permission.
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Credit: Erica Courtney
| Gemstone | Tourmaline, Paraíba Tourmaline |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Blue |
| Transparency | Transparent |