Ruby
Mozambique Ruby
Africa's Blazing Red
Mozambique·9.0 Mohs
Montepuez provenanceDiscovered 2009
Carat range0.5–20 ct
Copper-bearing tourmaline with an electric neon blue-green that appears to glow from within — a phenomenon unmatched in any other gemstone. Originally discovered in Brazil, Mozambique's Cabo Delgado now produces stunning specimens, with top stones reaching $278,000 per carat at Christie's.
Mining Origins
Key Attributes
Copper-induced neon glow
Mozambique & Brazil origins
1 per 10,000 tourmalines
$278k/ct auction record
About Paraíba Tourmaline
Natural Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique and Brazil. Copper bearing neon blue tourmaline. Buy Paraiba tourmaline with GIA origin certificate.
Specifications
Category
TourmalinePrimary Origin
MozambiqueHardness
7.5 MohsCarat Range
0.3–5 ctColour Profile
The Neon Glow of the Ocean