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Meet the mesmerizing Paraiba Tourmaline—a gemstone so vibrant it looks like it glows from within. Discovered in Brazil in the 1980s, its electric blue to neon green hues come from trace amounts of copper, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after tourmalines in the world. Unlike its more common cousins, Paraiba’s color feels like tropical waters caught in crystal. It's often small, incredibly vivid, and ridiculously expensive (think more per carat than diamonds). Whether set in minimalist gold or surrounded by diamonds, Paraiba steals the show every time. It's not just a gem—it’s a showstopper.