The ring adorned by an extreme rare and a large 74.95 Carat Paraiba type medium saturated neon blue tourmaline and most likely a Mozambique origin, cartouche set within 4 large claws and richly decorated by a round brilliant cut diamond border. Neon blue tourmalines not strictly originating from the Paraiba mines in Brazil are referred to as Paraiba type tourmalines. The ring's shank further adorned by numerous princess cut diamonds, as well as a wave like diamond set band placed underneath the white gold base. The whole ring is crafted in 18K white gold and ring size is European 52 (US size 6 / UK size L/M), but shank design allows resizing. The ring is signed Virtuosa, hallmarked 750 for 18 karat gold, inscribed

"52" for ring size, as well as inscribed "D 1.71" for combined diamond carat weight and "Paraiba T. 74.95" for tourmaline's weight. Accompanied by our COA and Appraisal Report, as well as a GCS London Gem Lab certificate confirming the tourmaline is natural. The present ring was originally designed by the Hong Kong designer Philippe Petra, but later reset by Virtuosa as to allow further resizing.

Provenance: Present ring was featured twice by world renowned blogger Tracey Ellison at her High Jewelry blog TheDiamondGirl. Browse images for a screenshot.

Center Stone Details: Natural Tourmaline (Natural

Elbaite)

Shape: Cabochon 24.99x16.64×16.76mm

Color: Paraiba Type Neon Blue

Total Weight: 74.95 Cts.

Geographic Origin: Mozambique

Treatment: untreated

Transparency: Transparent

Diamond Melee and Mounting Details:

Shape & Cut: Princess and Round cut

Measurements: Diamonds: 84 pcs. of various sizes

TDW 1.71 Cts.

Clarity: VS1 on an average basis

Color: F

Gross Weight: 30.80 gr.

Metal Content: 18K White Gold

Condition: Mint

Absolutely scarce collector jewelry piece and one of the rare Paraiba type tourmaline rings and jewels.

Comes with an appraisal or $120,000 for insurance purposes .