Among the most extraordinary precious stones, such as the Hope Diamond, Logan Sapphire, and Alan Caplan Ruby, a new remarkable specimen has emerged: the “Ethereal Carolina Divine Paraiba” tourmaline. It has surpassed the previous record held by a tourmaline listed in the Guinness Book of Records, which weighed just over 51.77 carats.
This spectacular stone weighs exactly 191.87 carats, neither more nor less. Its size is equally impressive—36.44 mm by 33.75 mm by 21.85 mm—and it is entirely unblemished, free of visible inclusions. More than just a rare treasure, this gemstone is one of nature’s most precious gifts to mankind.
The Ethereal Carolina Divine Paraiba exhibits the same vibrant neon pale blue as the tranquil waters of Mauritius. It was likely this captivating color that inspired Moneca Kaufmann, president of Kaufmann de Suisse, to commission a gold jewelry piece that reflects the depths of the sea. The imagined underwater scene features swimming fish, crawling crabs, and resting starfish, all encrusted with 1,706 gemstones, including an 11-carat yellow diamond.