Paraiba Tourmaline

Colour: Comes in shades of electric-neon green and blue

Name derivation: Derived from the original place of mining i.e. Paraiba State, Brazil

Symbolism: Vitality

Gemstone family: Elbaite

Anniversary: 38th wedding anniversary (Modern)

Birthstone: October

Hardness: Moh’s Scale 7.0-7.5 (hard & robust structure)

Geography: The finest come from Mozambique (Africa)

Cleaning procedure: Must not be cleaned ultrasonically. Do not clean it in a steam cleaner. Clean carefully using warm soapy water or commercial jewellery cleaner

Value factors: Rarity, Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone