Paraiba Tourmaline, Diamond and Ruby Beaten Pendant

Handmade in 18 carat gold, this one-of-a-kind pendant is a classic example of Julia's work in her signature beaten finish, which adds richness, warmth and a timeworn quality to the gold, set in beautiful contrast to the neon glow of the stones. 

At its heart is one of Julia's last remaining Brazilian-sourced Paraiba Tourmalines. First discovered in the Brazilian state of Paraiba in the 1980s, this is among the most coveted gemstones in the world, and Julia's signature stone. The mines have long since been exhausted, so Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines are now exceptionally hard to find, making this pendant a rare piece that will only grow in value.

The central stone is surrounded by diamonds and rubies arranged to compliment each other in this one-off design: an old-cut diamond, an oval-cut diamond, a brilliant-cut diamond, and three rubies of varying sizes.

You can find more examples of Julia's work with Paraiba tourmaline in the Paraiba Tourmaline collection. 

DIMENSIONS

Pendant overall: 22mm x 23mm

Central oval Paraiba: 5.5mm x 4.5mm (0.90pts)

Smaller oval Paraiba: 4mm x 3mm (0.40pts)

Small round Paraiba: 1.5mm (0.10pts)

Old-cut diamond: 4mm x 3.5mm (0.25pts)

Oval diamond: 3.5mm x 3mm (0.15pts)

Brilliant-cut diamond: 2.5mm (0.10pts)

Small round ruby: 1.5mm

Larger round ruby: 3mm 

Oval ruby: 4mm x 3mm 

Rubies total 1.50pts