Guinness World Record Holding Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace Unveiled by Kaufmann de Suisse

MONTREAL - Oct. 29, 2013 - PRLog -- The entrance on the market of an extremely rare and perfect natural treasure presenting a combination of outstanding characteristics is causing a huge stir amongst top art and jewellery collectors worldwide.  The quality and size of this striking and rare gem, combined with the internationally renowned jewellery design imprimatur of the house of KAUFMANN de SUISSE, makes the upcoming auction a truly significant event.

The Ethereal Carolina Divine Paraiba, a majestic and flawless gem, is 191.87 carats of exceptional optical transparency (measuring 36.44 x 33.75 x 21.85 mm), shattering the previous Guinness World Records holder with its mass of just under 51.77 carats.  The largest cut Paraiba tourmaline is a modified brilliant cut oval shaped gem, is a testament to over 4.5 billion years of Earth history, is a natural treasure of supreme historical importance.

This extremely rare precious stone has been placed on a very short list of the world’s most famous gems in history by experts in the field, along with: the Logan Sapphire, the Hope Diamond, the Golden Jubilee, the Alan Caplan Ruby, and the Cullinan Diamond.

A tribute to the world's oceans, this spectacular one-of-a-kind necklace is resplendent with ocean life. The myriad of colors and the diversity of stones all mimic the diversity in nature.  Multi-color precious and semi-precious stones are embedded into each sea creature, and include: pink, blue, yellow and orange sapphires, emerald, ruby, blue topaz, amethyst, tsavorite, rubellite garnet and diamonds.  The total number of stones is 1,706 including one brilliant yellow canary 10.73 carat diamond, and the ultimate 191.87 carat Ethereal Carolina Divine Paraiba.

On October 18th, 2013, Kaufmann de Suisse unveiled the one-of-a-kind coveted necklace featuring the Guinness World Record holding gemstone at their boutique in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

For more information: Moneca Kaufmann, President - 514.848.0595 / moneca@kaufmanndesuisse.ca

Kaufmann de Suisse is a five time winner of the coveted Diamond International Award, catering to the discriminating international connoisseurs of traditionally crafted, hand-made sumptuous jewels since 1954. With boutiques in Montreal, and Palm Beach, Kaufmann de Suisse is renowned the world over for its signature Flowing Lines design.

References:

1) - http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/6000/largest-cut-paraiba-tourmaline

2) - http://www.kaufmanndesuisse.com