5 FACTS ABOUT THE PARAIBA:
1. Paraíba glows because of copper.
Trace amounts of copper inside the crystal create its famous electric blue-green color unlike any other gemstone
2. Only discovered in 1989.
Paraíba tourmaline was unknown to the world until it was found in Brazil's Paraíba state after years of determined exploration.
3. No two Paraíbas are identical.
Each stone has its own unique blend of neon blue, turquoise, and green hues, making every gem one of a kind.
4.Small stones can be incredibly valuable.
The finest Paraíba tourmalines are among the world's most valuable colored gemstones on a per-carat basis due to their rarity.