Home of the ParaibaTourmaline. 

it's the 5fth one today. Good thing the wind is erasing the blue board. They all get to share their "oh so quickly fading" message of love. Idea: whatever he spent on this message, he should have engraved on a piece of jewelry. she'd much rather wear it than try to fig...

Named after my good friend's baby girl born in Paris last week, this 3.83ct Paraiba cabochon set on white gold with diamonds is a definite eye catcher. 

he's there every year with an amazing piece. 

Back in the candy store! I found some beautiful london topaze, pink sapphires, blue diamonds, alexandrite in beads (a rarity), some square cut tourmalines which I hadn't found for ever and a few Paraiba cabochons. I broke the piggy bank on a very special one, soon to b...

Hello,

I'm getting ready for the yearly gem show in Tucson. Although looking forward to it, i'm a bit nervous as well, as I find it really hard to stay within my budget when I'm there. Sparkly  temptations are everywhere and I end up reasoning myself with thoughts like:...