Tourmaline stone – everything you need to know

Looking for a creatively and uniquely designed piece of jewelry set with a colorful gemstone whose hue is unique? It seems that a piece of jewelry set with a tourmaline stone is the right answer to your search.

The word ' Tourmaline ' comes from the Sinhala language, spoken in Sri Lanka. The literal translation of the word Thuramali is: 'stone of a thousand colors'. Tourmalines are distinguished from other common and familiar gemstones by their vitreous luster and wide range of colors.

Fast facts about the gemstone called tourmaline

• Mineral type: Pegmatite – Pegmatite with a silicate composition
• Main color: Almost all shades
• Mineral hardness on the Mohs scale: 7 to 7.5
• Popular cuts : Round, oval, and pear shape
• Zodiac signs in astrology: Libra and Scorpio
• Symbol: Tourmaline symbolizes friendship and compassion.
• Birthstone: October
• Properties of tourmaline stone: Legend has it that this stone protects those who wear it.
• Properties of Black Tourmaline Stone: According to belief, black tourmaline offers powerful protection, "feet on the ground," and balance.

What is the origin of tourmaline stone?

Tourmaline is a pegmatite mineral. A pegmatite is a rock with a very coarse texture in which large crystals are intermixed. Most pegmatites are composed of Quartz , Feldspar, and Mica, and like granite, are silicate in composition.

Because tourmaline is a pegmatite mineral, it is extracted from pegmatite-rich areas around the world, with Brazil being considered a significant source of this mineral. Other areas include San Diego and Maine in the US, and the famous Pala district in India.

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What are the colors of tourmaline stone?

Tourmaline is a unique gemstone known for its wide and exciting spectrum of colors. It is a semi-precious stone that comes in a wide variety of colors, including pink tourmaline, black tourmaline, green tourmaline, and more.

The chemical composition of tourmaline is made up of a group of related mineral varieties that share the same crystal structure. However, the main factor responsible for the colors of tourmaline stones is related to the presence of a complex mixture of other elements, such as calcium, manganese, and iron.

The distinction between the types of tourmaline is made by differentiating between the crystals, with each crystal given its own unique name:

• Schorl – The most common tourmaline crystal, usually black in color with bluish tones.
• Elbaite – the most common type of crystal in the jewelry world, and appears in shades of green, red, and sometimes blue, purple, yellow, or colorless.
• Dravite – A tourmaline crystal that is very rich in magnesium and appears in shades ranging from yellow and brown to dark red.
• Liddicoatite – a tourmaline crystal that appears in a variety of colors, including pink, green, and red (with shades close to ruby), is very rich in manganese.
• Melon or Indicolite – crystal types that represent exceptional tourmaline stones:
• Indicolite is a tourmaline crystal that gets its name from its blue and turquoise hue.
• Melon , a tourmaline crystal that got its name from the colors of watermelon, because of the two-tone effect of the tourmaline stone, which is green on one side and red on the other.
• Paraiba – The most popular type of tourmaline, named after the region in Brazil where it was discovered, and its blue color is rare and particularly brilliant.

What is the hardness level of tourmaline stone?

As mentioned, tourmaline is rated at 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This makes tourmaline a hard and strong stone and a very good option for jewelers.

Here are some examples from the display of jewelry designs set with tourmaline stones that you can discover on our website:

Tourmaline Necklace – A beautifully designed gold necklace with a leaf-shaped pendant inlaid with two olive green tourmaline stones.

Tourmaline ring – here are three cool examples:

A special gold ring set with a rectangular-cut green tourmaline , combined with black enamel on both sides of the central stone. An impressive and rich ring with a modern and minimalist design that conveys presence.

A special rectangular gold ring, set with green tourmaline combined with black enamel.

A gold and tiny diamond ring with a central green tourmaline stone. This double ring looks like two rings. The ring is set with a drop-shaped green tourmaline and a row of white diamonds. A stylish ring that allows you to effortlessly create a layered look.

Tourmaline Bracelet – An asymmetrical gold bracelet set with a teardrop-cut green tourmaline that 'lies' within the bracelet hoop in an asymmetrical manner. On one side of the bracelet is a double chain with a cup-set diamond at the end.

Tourmaline Earrings – Each pair of these earrings is designed as a gold chain set with a rich orange tourmaline stone in a rectangular cut with rounded edges. Below the tourmaline is a round diamond.

What are the beliefs associated with the properties of tourmaline?

There are many stories and beliefs about the supernatural powers of tourmaline, which are debatable. However, the fact that this gemstone has a rare and unique ability to create an electric charge and emit infrared rays is absolutely true!

Tourmaline's properties are associated with health benefits, including increased energy and vitality, better ability to cope with stress, and protection from negative influences. In ancient India, tourmaline was used in various rituals, with the belief that the stone arouses insights and helps a person distinguish between good and evil.

Tourmaline also stimulates creativity and has been widely used as a talisman for artists and writers. In addition, black tourmaline serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience within and encourages personal growth and spiritual transformation.

These unique characteristics attributed to the tourmaline stone influence the high demand for tourmaline among people around the world and its fairly high value on the market.

What are the factors that affect the value of tourmaline stone?

When you are looking to buy jewelry with black, blue, orange tourmaline , or any other color available on the market, it is important that you understand how the value of a piece of jewelry set with tourmaline is determined.

Like determining the value of diamonds and other gemstones, the value of tourmaline is determined according to the four Cs:

Color

The rarer shades of tourmaline stones, such as the vibrant colors of blue to chrome green, are rarer than the more common shades such as yellow, brown, and pink.

Carat

Tourmaline stones that are larger than 5 carats are more expensive than smaller tourmaline stones.

Cutting – Cut

Unusually cut or custom-cut gemstones are more expensive than more commonly cut stones. This is especially true when the stone is cut to enhance the color of the stone. Modern jewelry designers often set tourmaline stones in various cuts in their gold jewelry .

Cleaning – Clarity

Like other precious gemstones, tourmalines also contain many inclusions. Tourmalines that exhibit a higher level of clarity will also be more expensive compared to tourmalines with inclusions or color distortions.

Are tourmaline stones artificially treated?

The tourmaline stones available on the market are mostly natural and completely untreated. Sometimes, some stones (especially pink and red tourmaline) are heat or irradiated to improve their color and clarity.

Irradiation is commonly used to enhance the color of tourmaline, but the stone's response to this treatment will depend on its original color and source. Generally, after treatment, yellow tourmalines take on an orange or peach hue, while bluish or greenish tourmalines take on a deep purple hue.

Important tips for buying jewelry set with tourmaline stones?

Whether you are looking for a black tourmaline necklace or orange tourmaline earrings, it is important to understand that the possibilities of tourmaline jewelry are simply endless. After all, this precious stone is used to design many different types of jewelry, whether it is rings, earrings, bracelets or necklaces.

No matter what type of jewelry you want to buy, here are some tips to help you get the best deal for your money.

• Some jewelers set tourmaline stones that have undergone various treatments to enhance the color of the stone and remove impurities. However, these treatments do not affect the durability of the stone itself.
• When you want to buy a piece of jewelry set with tourmaline, first check to see if the stone has undergone any treatment. Tourmaline stones that have received any type of unnatural treatment lose their value.
• It is generally best to avoid buying jewelry set with tourmaline that has received any type of treatment to enhance its color.
• Before you purchase a piece of jewelry set with tourmaline stone, check the reliability and reputation of the jewelry store, and make sure you buy only from a reputable and trusted place.

If you buy tourmaline from an online store, such as our store, be sure to read the return policy, so that you can exchange the piece of jewelry you bought for another easily and without any hassle. On our website, you can easily read the information regarding our return policy, which is fair and clear.