A wonderful ring, made of Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver featuring 0.87cts of beautiful Multi-Color Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, and glistening White Topaz. Every piece will have a unique color combination of Tourmaline.
Precious metal: Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 3.49g
Number of Gemstones: 13
Shape: Marquise and Round
Total Carat Weight: 0.87cts
Birthstone Month:
Tourmaline is one of the two gemstones associated with the month of October.
History & Lore:
The name Tourmaline is widely accepted as being derived from the Singhalese expression tura mali, which means “stone of many or mixed colors”.
Due to the number of colors that are available, it is often referred to as the rainbow gemstone. The ancient Egyptians believed when Tourmaline traveled from its home in the earth's core to the surface, it did so along a rainbow, which subsequently gifted the gemstone with all the colors
of the rainbow.
The Dutch of old used Tourmalines to clean their pipes! Tourmalines exhibit piezoelectricity and when these stones become warm they become electrically charged – positively at one end and negatively at the other, acting like a magnet and strong enough to attract small particles of dust or ash.
Ancient civilizations credited Tourmaline gems with magical and mystical powers. It was believed the gems had the power to guard against danger and misfortune. Tourmalines are said to have an especially strong influence over friendship and love, lending permanence and stability to
both. The gems help to amplify psychic ability / energy and are an excellent aid for increasing self-confidence and understanding. It is believed they help assist with tranquil sleep, calm nerves, improve concentration and creative processes and to be an aid in curing cancer. Tourmaline deposits are found throughout the world including, Afghanistan, Africa, Brazil, Italy, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Pakistan, Siberia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and the United States (California, Connecticut, Maine and Utah).
The sheer number of available Tourmaline colors is second to none and unmatched by any other gemstone. They can be found in shades of blue, black, brown, colorless, green, orange, pink, red, yellow and other colors in varying shades and hues, varying from completely transparent to opaque. Additionally, there are also known occurrences of bi-color, tri-color, multi-color and “Cat's Eye” Tourmalines.
The most desirable and valuable Tourmalines in today's market are known as “Paraiba” Tourmaline. These are vivid deep blue to bluish-green in color and originate from the Paraiba state in Brazil.
Use warm, soapy water and a soft brush to clean Tourmaline. Ultrasonic cleaners are generally safe.