Natural Paraiba Tourmaline - 22.66ct | GRS Certified Mozambique

Name: Natural Paraiba Tourmaline - 22.66ct | GRS Certified Mozambique
Brand: AviNika Jewelry
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Commanding an astonishing physical presence at 22.66 carats, this Natural Cuprian-Elbaite Tourmaline, widely revered in the trade as a Paraiba-type, is the rarest of the rarest gemstone to be found in the world. Sourced directly from the prestigious copper-bearing deposits of Mozambique, this gem exhibits a luminous Pastel Green-Blue hue, capturing the kinetic energy of shallow oceanic waters.

While finding any copper-bearing tourmaline is an achievement, securing a gem of this sheer magnitude and pristine crystallization places it entirely in a league of its own. It is a premier, investment-grade asset curated strictly for the elite collector who acquires only the most exceptional anomalies of nature.

Masterfully faceted into an expansive 18.47 × 16.22 × 10.74 mm Cushion Cut, the gemstone's architecture maximizes light return, resulting in the signature inner glow that makes Paraiba-type tourmalines globally coveted. The gem has undergone standard thermal enhancement (Heated), a universally accepted practice to fully awaken its vivid, copper-driven coloration. Fully authenticated by GRS Gemresearch Swisslab (Report No. GRS2025-110490), this museum-grade specimen holds tremendous standalone value for a private generational archive.

Should you choose to elevate this loose asset, it can be seamlessly transitioned into a bespoke commission. Drawing on our family's legacy of four generations of artisanal mastery, our founders can collaborate with you to architect a highly substantial, heavy solid gold or platinum setting, securing this massive stone as the commanding centerpiece of your bespoke jewelry collection.

Master Gemstone Specifications

Identification: Natural Tourmaline
Variety: Cuprian-Elbaite (Paraiba-type)
Carat Weight: 22.66 ct
Dimensions: 18.47 × 16.22 × 10.74 mm
Shape & Cutting Style: Cushion / Faceted
Color Grade: Pastel Green-Blue
Geographic Origin: Mozambique
Enhancement / Treatment: H (Heated / Standard thermal enhancement)
Laboratory Report: GRS Gemresearch Swisslab (No. GRS2025-110490)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the 22.66-carat GRS-certified Mozambique Paraiba-type tourmaline?

A 22.66-carat natural Paraiba-type cuprian-elbaite tourmaline commands a premier tier in the international gemstone market due to its monumental carat weight and vivid copper-bearing saturation. Because museum-grade specimens of this scale are traded privately among elite collectors and institutional archives, we do not display public pricing on our digital storefront. Please contact AviNika directly by mail at hello@avinikajewelry.com to receive the confidential valuation and complete GRS Gemresearch Swisslab report for this cushion-cut Mozambique tourmaline. Our founders offer personalized advisory services to guide your acquisition, whether you intend to hold this loose gemstone as a tangible asset or commission a bespoke setting.

Can AviNika create a custom setting for this 22.66-carat Paraiba tourmaline based on my family symbol?

Yes, you can commission a bespoke architectural setting for this 22.66-carat Paraiba-type tourmaline custom-engineered around your family crest, coat of arms, or personal emblem. Housing a monumental 18.47 by 16.22 millimeter cushion-cut gemstone demands exceptional structural gravity and four generations of master artisanal precision. We forge heavy 18k solid gold or platinum mountings that seamlessly weave your heritage symbols into the gallery or shank, optionally accented by our signature invisible-set diamond mosaics. Share your concept/idea or book your virtual consultation to begin a private design consultation with our founders and transform this loose Mozambique tourmaline into an authoritative, one-of-one family heirloom.

What makes a 22.66-carat Mozambique Cuprian-Elbaite Paraiba-type tourmaline a museum-grade collector's asset?

Paraiba-type cuprian-elbaite tourmalines owe their luminous pastel green-blue glow to trace elements of copper and manganese, a geological phenomenon found in only a handful of mines worldwide. While smaller stones are occasionally encountered in high jewelry, a clean, well-proportioned 22.66-carat cushion-cut specimen from Mozambique is an extraordinary rarity. Most rough crystals fracture during formation, making stones over twenty carats virtually unattainable for private collectors. Accompanied by GRS Gemresearch Swisslab Report No. GRS2025-110490, this master gemstone offers ultra-high-net-worth investors a museum-caliber hard asset defined by extreme visual presence, verifiable provenance, and long-term capital appreciation.

Does standard thermal enhancement affect the investment value of a natural Paraiba-type tourmaline?

Standard thermal enhancement does not diminish the premier investment standing of a natural Paraiba-type tourmaline; rather, it is a universally accepted lapidary practice across the global high-jewelry industry. In nature, most cuprian-elbaite tourmalines form with darker, muted undertones. Gentle thermal treatment permanently stabilizes the crystal lattice to reveal the iconic, luminous pastel green-blue saturation prized by elite auction houses and private connoisseurs. Fully disclosed and certified as heated on GRS Report No. GRS2025-110490, this 22.66-carat Mozambique tourmaline retains complete structural durability and commands top-tier valuation and enduring prestige within any serious ultra-high-net-worth gemstone portfolio.