The history of the gemstone
Tourmaline and what makes it so appealing
to the eye. The variety of colors and bi-colors Tourmaline comes in.
The birthstone for the month of October.
Tourmaline comes in a variety of colors; it is sometimes serene and
pastel. It displays bold and brilliant colors; it also can be combined
with other colors.
The people of ancient Ceylon called it "turmali", the Sinhalese word for "many colors."
Vivid reds, hot pinks, verdant greens and blues abound in this
marvelous gem variety. Not only does Tourmaline occur in a spectacular
range of colors, but it also combines those colors in a single gemstone
called "bi-color" or "party-color" Tourmaline.
Tourmalines are available in faceted or cabochon cuts and a range of
sizes and shapes. They are mined in many parts of the world including
Brazil, Afghanistan, East Africa and the United States.
They share birthstone status with Opal for the month of October.
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