Stunning Lab-Grown Paraiba-Colored Spinel – Vibrant & Ethical

Lab-Grown Paraíba-Colored Spinel

Chatham has successfully captured the captivating color of the highly desirable Paraíba tourmaline, through an advanced method that replicates the mined formation conditions of spinel.

Tourmaline's crystal structure is complex and unsuitable to grow in a laboratory. Spinel, on the other hand, has a simpler crystal structure and offers many color possibilities. Chatham lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinel is a more affordable alternative to the vibrant and rare tourmaline, with its striking blue-green color reminiscent of tropical waters.

SHOP LOOSE LAB-GROWN PARAIBA COLORED SPINEL

Chatham’s loose stone category is exclusively wholesale. We will gladly connect you with one of our Authorized Gemstone Retailers through our Concierge Service, or you can visit our Store Locator for a retailer near you. For a truly customized Chatham experience, book a virtual appointment with one of our expert team members, to ensure we fulfill your expectations.

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The Chatham Standard

Quality That Matters

Color

Chatham lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinel is a transparent stone ranging from a intense greenish blue to a vivid, bluish green (seen below). The range depends on which is more dominant: the blue or the green.

Chatham lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinel is available in a sky blue or true hue.

Clarity

The standard clarity grade at Chatham is Gem Quality. That means the gems are free of any eye-visible inclusions.

Chatham lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinel is essentially flawless.

Cut

Chatham maintains rigorous quality control standards to ensure that each lab-grown gemstone meets our high-quality benchmarks.

Chatham lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinel is faceted to optimize light reflection and refraction, maximizing the stone's color and brilliance.

Spinel Shades

This electric blue variety of spinel is offered in two shades: sky blue (left) and true (right).

The Gemstone Profile

Key Traits and Facts

Mineral

Chatham lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinel is the electric blue variety of the Spinel mineral group.

Hardness

With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinel is more durable than the gem it most resembles, Paraíba tourmaline, which ranks between 7 and 7.5.

Birthstone Month

The primary August birthstone is peridot, but spinel does serve as an alternative.

Color Lore

The unique neon vibrancy of this gem represents tranquility and serenity.

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An Array of Shapes

Chatham offers lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinel in a range of popular shapes cut to calibrated sizes. We are also able to accommodate custom cut orders in any size and shape, within reason.

Chatham lab-grown Paraíba-colored spinels are most commonly preferred in ovals, antique cushions, and pear shapes.

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Chatham Lab-Grown Gemstones

Chatham grows a kaleidoscope of gemstones. For a closer look, click each lab-grown gem below to learn more about it’s beauty, quality, and color possibilities.