Paraiba Tourmaline
Tourmaline GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7.25 (7-7.5) |
| Typical Size | 0.1-10 carats (commercial: 0.25-3 carats; stones over 5 carats are exceptionally rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $5,000-60,000+ per carat (commercial: $10,000-25,000; Brazilian neon $30,000-60,000+) |
| Rarity Level | Singular Occurrence |
| Availability Level | Museum Grade Rarity |
| Availability Driver | Limited Deposits |
| Investment Appropriateness | Emerging Investment Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$2000.00
per carat
MC Price
N/A
per carat
Listing Price
$420.71
per carat
Sold Price
$96.13
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat
Hunt Target Price
N/A
per carat
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VERY BULLISH
84.38
Score Components
Geo rarity
100
Mkt availability
100
Invest Appr
75
hardness
25
price
100
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Copper-bearing tourmaline with vivid neon blue-green color; original Brazilian deposits are nearly depleted, making it exceptionally rare.
Availability Description: Among the most expensive gems per carat; Brazilian material is exceptionally rare with African sources providing limited additional supply through elite dealers.
Investment Description: Brazilian copper-bearing tourmaline among most valuable gems per carat; original deposits nearly depleted; strong auction market and proven appreciation; excellent investment potential despite African sources.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price | Asking PPC, Faceted | Asking PPC, Rough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| suchengems | $1037.75/ct | - | $593.46/ct | - |
| gemscorner | $744.21/ct | - | - | - |
| gemglow | $472.75/ct | - | $50.75/ct | - |
| ucgems | $351.76/ct | - | - | - |
| mujtabagems | $332.07/ct | - | - | - |
| gemsofafrica | $303.12/ct | - | - | - |
| ovgems | $290.10/ct | - | $121.74/ct | - |
| exceptionalgems | $275.62/ct | - | $387.10/ct | - |
| crysta1gems | $219.05/ct | - | $400.00/ct | - |
| puti | $188.45/ct | - | - | - |
| mogokstone | $167.98/ct | - | - | - |
| romangems | $149.70/ct | - | - | - |
| blissgems | $109.23/ct | - | $162.84/ct | - |
| allsapphires | $94.11/ct | - | - | - |
| menschjewellery | $92.00/ct | - | - | - |
| lalgems | $83.50/ct | - | - | - |
| facetsprecision | $66.91/ct | - | - | - |
| waranyugemsmart | $63.64/ct | - | $135.55/ct | - |
| crystal-gems | $54.57/ct | - | - | - |
| dreamz916 | $44.29/ct | - | - | - |
| qualitygemsmine | $36.58/ct | - | - | - |
| lapisgems | $35.83/ct | - | - | - |
| topazgems | $32.74/ct | - | - | - |
| thegemportal | $26.58/ct | - | - | - |
| parray2023 | $26.14/ct | - | - | - |
| azadgems | $25.85/ct | - | - | - |
| perfectgems | $25.37/ct | - | - | - |
| thedivinegemz | $16.17/ct | - | - | - |
| fawadalikn007 | $10.95/ct | - | $1043.28/ct | $1213.59/ct |
| gorgeousgems99 | $5.39/ct | - | - | - |
| fakhr | $5.21/ct | - | - | - |
| trueblueminerals | - | - | $3673.47/ct | - |
| tabishali | - | - | $3120.35/ct | - |
| raretreasuresofearth | - | - | $1976.76/ct | - |
| gemsandjewelsuk | - | - | $1278.54/ct | - |
| khanjee | - | - | $833.33/ct | - |
| facetedgems | - | - | $488.84/ct | - |
| auctionhouse | - | - | $357.41/ct | - |
| haniyagemsc | - | - | $317.59/ct | - |
| aliimrangemsco1 | - | - | $284.93/ct | - |
| mineralscollection | - | - | $132.84/ct | - |
| gemstoreonline | - | - | $114.33/ct | - |
| inspiregems | - | - | $69.48/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier | Multiplier in MC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Extremely Rare | x5.00 | - |
| Mozambique | Very Rare | x2.50 | - |
| Nigeria | Rare | x1.60 | - |
Color Variants
No color variants found for this gem.
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
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Other gems in the Tourmaline Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraiba Tourmaline | Emerging Investment Gems | $2000.00/ct | $420.71/ct | $96.13/ct |
| Achroite | Collector Gems | $150.00/ct | - | - |
| Chrome Tourmaline | Investment Grade Gems | $150.00/ct | $218.10/ct | $64.48/ct |
| Indicolite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $120.00/ct | $1.13/ct | $3.31/ct |
| Rubellite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $100.00/ct | $288.27/ct | $44.66/ct |
| Elbaite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $80.00/ct | - | - |
| Verdelite | Fashion/Trend Gems | $80.00/ct | $438.16/ct | - |
| Watermelon Tourmaline | Fashion/Trend Gems | $80.00/ct | $82.23/ct | $32.56/ct |
| Tourmaline | Fashion/Trend Gems | $40.00/ct | $93.64/ct | $22.73/ct |
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