From deep within Paraiba, Brazil is a Tourmaline mine that produces the most amazing exotic blue/green/teal neon toumaline. Very rare, and very expensive at easily $2,000-$3,000 per carat.
Since we can't afford those (and maybe not you either?) we have secured a treated Brazilian Topaz that looks ever so close to the Tourmaline. Really intense color for a fraction of the cost.
Here we have it in an Emerald cut measuring 12x10mm and weighing 7 carats. The center stone is accented with two 5 pt. CZ's on either side. It's a good, solid ring.
This setting has a strong structure and is well built. Look at the thickness of the gold in the prongs and the ring shank |