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$50 million necklace! Posted by Janet on January 2, 2020, 12:49 am "The exceptional suite, composed of a 435.81 carat necklace with 12 Paraiba Tourmalines, 72.40 carat earrings and a 18.36 carat ring is worth $50 million. To have such a collection of well-matched tourmalines, all of a superior clarity and quality of craftsmanship is simply extraordinary. Tourmaline is one of the most intriguing minerals for the connoisseur of fine gems. The tourmalines of Paraiba, Brazil have distinguished themselves as the pre-eminent members of the tourmaline family. The stones possess a vibrant greenish blue colour, further enhanced by spectacular cutting in this unique jewellery suite." Reputed to be more expensive and harder to find than diamonds, paraiba tourmalines are exceptionally beautiful. I don't know how I feel about this parure, I find it aesthetically pleasing but the stones are too big for my tastes. http://www.tradearabia.com/news/LIFE_361096.html https://www.arabianknightonline.com/Details/6453/-50m-necklace-on-show-at-Jewellery-Arabia

Re: $50 million necklace! Posted by 992234177 on January 2, 2020, 6:29 am, in reply to "$50 million necklace!" I'm not quite yet convinced that tourmalines however large and perfect could ever be worth that much. Looks a bit hyped.

Re: $50 million necklace! Posted by Beth on January 2, 2020, 5:28 pm, in reply to "$50 million necklace!" The sheer size of these stones suggest to me that they are from Africa, not Brazil. If a price tag of $50 million is being bandied about, it is because finding Paraiba tourmalines of such a size (and matching) is not an every day occurrence. This GIA article on tourmalines might help to explain the cost of Paraiba tourmalines. https://www.gia.edu/tourmaline-quality-factor And also this item https://www.gemsociety.org/article/paraiba-tourmaline/

Re: $50 million necklace! Posted by Janet on January 3, 2020, 2:03 am, in reply to "Re: $50 million necklace!" I think they must come from Brazil as Paraiba is the name of the region in Brazil where they are mined and the jewels are described as Paraiba tourmalines. Previous Message The sheer size of these stones suggest to me that they are from Africa, not Brazil. If a price tag of $50 million is being bandied about, it is because finding Paraiba tourmalines of such a size (and matching) is not an every day occurrence. This GIA article on tourmalines might help to explain the cost of Paraiba tourmalines. https://www.gia.edu/tourmaline-quality-factor And also this item https://www.gemsociety.org/article/paraiba-tourmaline/

Re: $50 million necklace! Posted by Beth on January 3, 2020, 6:35 am, in reply to "Re: $50 million necklace!" Despite opposition from Brazil the name Paraiba tourmaline has been accepted as a generic term for these gemstones since 2006, so that the description can include the gemstones found in Paraiba, Nigeria or Mozambique. From what I have read the stones found in Paraiba are usually smallish, rarely being over 3 to 5 carats. The stones in the $50 million dollar necklace are obviously much, much larger, which is why I think they have come from Africa. But, of course, only a gemologist could state that with certainty after examining the stones. One of the things which struck me about the necklace is the depth of the stones. With the settings having to be made to accommodate that, I wonder if the necklace would be difficult to wear?

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