Paraiba Topaz, 925 Sterling Silver Threader Earrings, SE003

Back in 1989, a new color of tourmaline was discovered in Paraiba, Brazil. A breathtaking neon blue/green/teal gem, it 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. Small pockets of this color still turn up in Paraiba, Nigeria, and Madagascar, but they’re heavily occluded and expensive. So what is Paraiba Topaz? Let’s be clear—this topaz is a look-alike, not the real tourmaline. It’s natural topaz, mined from the ground, but enhanced to mimic that legendary color. In the late ’90s, a small company in California was trying to make London Blue Topaz without the cost of nuclear treatment. They baked a chemical into the skin of the stone using extreme heat and pressure. The result? Stones that turned out too green. One bright soul said it looked like Paraiba Tourmaline—and just like that, a new market was born. ⠀ We use the term “Paraiba” as a color descriptor, because nothing else fits. Good for the office, for the evening, or just because. I’m just totally in love with them. ⠀ Crafted in solid .925 Sterling Silver, specially alloyed to be highly tarnish-resistant, the metal stays bright and beautiful with minimal upkeep. Since it’s still 92.5% pure silver, it qualifies as Sterling Silver—just better. ⠀ A brilliant pick for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s, or anyone who loves tropical sparkle and timeless design. Backed by a full one-year workmanship warranty and a 30-day unconditional guarantee—return them for any reason, no questions asked. Go ahead—this one’s worth it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BTW, Since we make this from scratch after you order it, we have a lot of flexibility. We can also make this for you in either 14k yellow gold or 14k white gold. 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.