Paraiba Tourmaline

Yes, Paraiba tourmaline is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coloured gemstones in the world. Known for its vivid neon blue and blue-green colour caused by traces of copper, fine-quality Paraiba tourmalines can sell for thousands — and sometimes tens of thousands — per carat. Exceptional Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines with strong colour saturation, high clarity, and larger carat weights can reach prices exceeding £50,000 per carat due to their extreme rarity and collector demand.

Prices for Paraiba tourmaline vary significantly depending on the gemstone’s origin, colour intensity, clarity, inclusions, and carat weight. Mozambique Paraiba tourmalines are generally more affordable than the rarest Brazilian stones, although fine examples from both origins can achieve high values. For a 1 carat stone, prices can range from around $2,000 to over $10,000 per carat depending on quality, with vivid neon blue stones displaying strong saturation and better clarity commanding the highest prices. As the size of the gemstone increases, prices per carat typically rise significantly due to the rarity of larger high-quality Paraiba tourmalines.