In September a cushion-shaped 5.44-carat Paraiba tourmaline ring flew past its US$60,000 upper estimate in auction at Bonhams New York to sell for US$533,900. This is bidding territory more commonly ...
October has two birthstones: opal and tourmaline. Opal is the traditional birthstone for October. It is believed the stone was discovered in India and given the name "upala," or "precious stone ...