A pretty nugget Necklace of amazing Pink Tourmaline from Sri Lanka.
Precious metal: No Metal
Shape: Nugget
Number of Gemstones: 1
Total Carat Weight: 117.00cts
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 when translated means “stone of many or mixed
colors”.
Tourmaline is often referred to as the rainbow gemstone, due to the huge amount of colors that it is available in. This was certainly believed by the ancient Egyptians who believed that 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 of the colors of the rainbow.
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. It is for this reason that the Dutch of old used Tourmalines to clean their pipes!
Ancient civilizations credited Tourmaline gems with magical and mystical powers, including having 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. Tourmaline gems help to amplify psychic ability / energy and
are an excellent aid to increasing self-confidence and understanding. Tourmaline is believed to help assist with tranquil sleep, calm nerves, improve concentration and creative processes and to be an aid to curing cancer.
Pink Tourmaline is believed to represent harmony, joy of life, and lust. It vibrates the heart chakra allowing the wearer to open themselves to many levels of love. It is also believed to inspire spirituality and creativity well enhancing the one's willpower. Pink Tourmaline is suitable for females as it encourages female balance and security.