North American Auction Company
Live Auction

New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 162

RARE Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline 52.78ct w/ GIA

Estimate: $18,750 - $28,750

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot are these rare Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline 52.78 carats earrings with GIA and AIGL paperwork. The earrings show polished, stamped, and tested pair of 18k white gold earrings with a bright finish and a dangle earring design; they are stamped 'Orianne.' The earrings show two Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline oval cut double cabochon with a total weight of 52.78 carats, variegated greenish blue and purple-pink coloration, and translucent transparency. The center stones are decorated with a halo design of diamonds and the dangle earrings are profusely decorated with a total of 168 natural brilliant round cut diamonds; the diamonds have a collective weight of 4.20 carats, clarity grade of VS2-SI2, and a color scale of F-H. The piece comes complete with AIGL Inc. (American International Gemological Laboratories, Inc. a GIA certified lab AIGL#: K18E658-EA14007) report and appraisal confirming the above info and giving a total value of $48,510.00. GIA (Gemological Instiute of America) Sapphire Grading Report#: 5202413958.