Paraiba Topaz, 10KY Gold Ring, R057

Explore the vibrant beauty of our 10K Yellow Gold Paraiba Topaz ring! Back in 1989, a stunning new color of tourmaline was discovered in Paraiba, Brazil—a breathtaking neon blue-green-teal that quickly became a gem enthusiast's dream. This rare gem was once sold for as much as $15,000 per carat. It was rare, gorgeous, and intense, but now it's pretty much gone. While small pockets of this color of tourmaline are still being mined in Paraiba, as well as in Nigeria and Madagascar, those stones tend to be small, heavily occluded, and quite expensive. So, what is Paraiba Topaz? Let me clarify—this topaz is merely a look-alike of Paraiba Tourmaline. It is natural in that it was mined from the ground but has been enhanced to achieve its vibrant hue. In the late '90s and early 2000s, a small company in California developed a method for treating topaz to resemble London Blue Topaz without the costly radiation processes. They baked a chemical into the skin of the topaz at extremely high heat and pressure. Initially, the results tended to be too green; however, one clever observer noticed it bore a striking resemblance to the beautiful colors of Paraiba Tourmaline, creating a market for those "too green for London Blue Topaz" gems. We use the term "Paraiba" as a unique color descriptor because no other term captures the essence of this stunning stone better. This ring features fantastic color, an incredible cut, and perfect clarity—all combining to create a totally awesome stone. Weighing a comfortable 6 carats, this ring is clean and clear, showcasing tons of bright, sparkly deep blue-green fire. It genuinely gives me goosebumps just to look at it! The sides feature a lovely wide filigree pattern, allowing the stone to stand on its own merits. This ring just "feels" good and looks amazing! Ideal as a Christmas gift, birthday gift, or anniversary gift, this elegant piece is a must-have for anyone who appreciates unique gold jewelry. Additionally, Paraiba Topaz can be celebrated for its beautiful colors, making it a thoughtful gift option for anyone! When we custom make your ring for you, we can make it any size between 3 and 16, in 1/4 size increments. We have a one-year warranty on workmanship. We also have a 30-day, totally unconditional guarantee—you can return the ring for a refund for whatever reason you want. Add this gorgeous Paraiba Topaz ring to your collection today! ____________________________________________________________________ BTW, Since we make this from scratch after you order it, we have a lot of flexibility. We can cast this in yellow, white or rose gold, and in any of 10k, 14k, or 18k. Obviously, some of these choices will affect the price, but email us and let us know what you're interested in, and we'll give you the best price we can live with. We enjoy a strong repeat business, and keep it by making good jewelry you'll want to wear at prices that we both can live with.