Paraiba Topaz, 925 Sterling Silver Ring, SR176

Back in 1989, a new color of tourmaline was discovered in Paraiba, Brazil—a neon blue/green/teal so vivid it sold for up to $15,000 per carat. Rare, gorgeous, intense… and now, nearly impossible to find. So what is Paraiba Topaz? Let’s be clear: it’s a natural topaz, mined from the earth, but enhanced to mimic the legendary Paraiba Tourmaline. The color is baked into the surface using high heat and pressure—a process pioneered in California in the late ’90s. Originally intended to replicate London Blue Topaz, the stones came out “too green.” One sharp-eyed gemologist saw the resemblance to Paraiba Tourmaline, and a new market was born. We use “Paraiba” as a color descriptor—because nothing else captures this electric teal quite like it. Fantastic color. Incredible cut. Perfect clarity. All combining to create a totally awesome stone. At SylvaRocks, our Sterling Silver is highly tarnish-resistant. This design works anywhere—office, evening, or everyday. Two 2pt accent CZs flank the center stone, setting off that vivid teal beautifully. Ring sizing is available from 3 to 16 in ¼ size increments, with a full one-year workmanship warranty and a 30-day unconditional guarantee—return it for any reason, no questions asked. Ready to wear a legend? Add it to your cart and make it yours. _________________________________________________________________________ BTW, Since we make this from scratch after you order it, we have a lot of flexibility. We can also cast this in yellow, white or rose gold, and in any of 10k, 14k, or 18k. Obviously, 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.