Paraiba Topaz, 14KY Gold Ring, R055

__Introducing our exquisite Paraiba Topaz ring, expertly crafted in 14 KY gold! Back in 1989, a new color of tourmaline was discovered in the state of Paraiba, Brazil—a breathtaking neon blue/green/teal color. This rare gem was sold for as much as $15,000 per carat. It was rare, it was gorgeous, it was intense, and 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, they tend to be small, heavily occluded, and quite expensive. So what is Paraiba Topaz? Let me clarify that this topaz is merely a look-alike of the Paraiba Tourmaline. The topaz is natural in that it was mined from the ground, but it has undergone enhancement. In the late '90s and early 2000s, a small company in California developed a method to treat Topaz, making it resemble London Blue Topaz without the costs associated with nuclear treatments. They baked a chemical into the skin of the topaz using extremely high heat and pressure. Initially, the stones resulted in a hue that was too green. One bright individual observed that these stones resembled Paraiba Tourmaline, and voilà—a market was born for their "too green for London Blue Topaz" experiment. We use the term "Paraiba" as a unique color descriptor because there’s simply no other term that better captures the color or relates to the natural stone. It’s a truly cool color—there's nothing else quite like it! This ring is not only visually captivating but also feels fabulous to wear. Ideal as a Christmas gift, birthday gift, or anniversary gift, this exquisite piece is a must-have for anyone who appreciates unique gold jewelry. 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 beautiful 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.