Tourmaline Jewelry: The Rainbow Among Gemstones
The tourmaline is the most colorful of all gemstones – it occurs in more shades than any other mineral group. From deep black to rich ruby reds, delicate pinks, brilliant greens to luminous blue-greens (Paraíba): the tourmaline is a rainbow in stone. This guide explains everything about tourmaline jewelry.
What is Tourmaline?
Tourmaline is a complex borosilicate mineral group with numerous varieties – their different chemical compositions create the enormous color diversity. Mohs hardness: 7–7.5. Main deposits: Brazil, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Mozambique.
The Most Important Tourmaline Varieties
Rubellite (Red to Pink)
Intense pink to brilliant red. A direct alternative to rubies – often almost indistinguishable, but more affordable. Very popular in romantic jewelry.
Verdelite (Green)
Emerald green to mint green. Chrome tourmaline from Tanzania is the greenest and most valuable. A more affordable alternative to emerald.
Indicolite (Blue)
Delicate to strong blue. Very rare. Blue tourmaline is often mistaken for sapphire.
Paraíba Tourmaline
The most valuable tourmaline – luminous neon blue or neon green due to copper impurities. Discovered in Brazil in 1987. Paraíba quality costs more than diamonds of the same size. Electrifyingly beautiful color.
Watermelon Tourmaline
The most distinctive of all tourmalines: Green outer ring, pink to red inner core – like a watermelon in cross-section. Cut as slices for maximum color effect. Very popular in modern statement jewelry.
Black Tourmaline (Schorl)
Deep, shiny black. Worn as a protective stone in spiritual practices. In jewelry, very elegant as a statement stone in a gold setting.
Bicolor and Tricolor Tourmalines
A single crystal shows two or three colors – a unique natural phenomenon. No two are alike.
Meaning of Tourmaline
- Tourmaline (October Birthstone): Official birthstone for October – a very personal gift for those born in October
- Creativity and Inspiration: Colorful tourmaline is said to stimulate creativity and joy
- Protection: Black tourmaline is considered the strongest protective stone
- Communication: Blue tourmaline is associated with the throat chakra – promotes honest communication
Wearing Modern Tourmaline Jewelry
- Watermelon Tourmaline Pendant: A tourmaline slice as a pendant – a unique natural work of art
- Rubellite Ring in Yellow Gold: Pink-red + gold = very romantic and feminine
- Paraíba Studs: Small Paraíba tourmalines as stud earrings – electrifying blue
- Black Tourmaline Ring: Deep black in a minimalist silver setting – pure mystery
Tourmaline Jewelry at Corelune Jewellery
Wear the rainbow – at Corelune Jewellery you'll find tourmaline jewelry for all who love color.
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