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Legend has it that tourmaline got its colours from travelling along a rainbow, gathering all of the rainbow’s colours on its journey up from the centre of the earth.
Being the most magnetic natural gemstone, tourmaline is believed to have mysterious healing energy.
This semi-precious allochromatic gemstone is thought to work on the nervous system, lymphatic system, and the blood to strengthen one's body and spirit.
Tourmaline, a gemstone which can be found in one of the widest colour range, is one of October's two birthstones. A favorite of mineral collectors everywhere, they come in all shapes, sizes, color saturations and tones – from expensive electric blues to affordable olive greens.
Check out GIA’s Tourmaline Buying Guide for some can’t-miss tips and advice. Learn why colour is the most important quality factor, how to care and clean for your tourmaline, and more colorful facts.
Paraíba Blue
Paraíba Blue
the rarest colour of tourmaline.
prized for its neon blue, green and blue green hues.
one of the most sought-after gems in the world due to its scarcity.
Rubellite
Rubellite
bright pink, red, purplish red, orangy red, or brownish red (like a raspberry).
not to be confused with pink tourmaline, which is lower in value.
Indicolite
Indicolite
dark violetish blue, blue, or greenish blue tourmaline (ranges from light to dark saturated blue)
Hues can be strong and vivid or less saturated and grayish.
Siberite
Siberite
Purple and lavender hues are rare tourmaline colours which is likely formed from a combination of pink from manganese and blue from iron.
Tsilaisite
Tsilaisite
Most prized shade of Tsilaisite is the Canary Yellow tourmaline.
Have high magnetic susceptibilities.
Verdelite
Verdelite
Purple and lavender hues are rare tourmaline colours which is likely formed from a combination of pink from manganese and blue from iron.
Dravite
Dravite
A complex sodium magnesium iron boro-aluminium silicate that is also known as brown tourmaline.
Fanta Orange is a most sought-after shade of Dravite, named after the popular drink.
Watermelon
Watermelon
pink in the center and green around the outside
Bicoloured / Parti-coloured
Bicoloured / Parti-coloured
displays more than one colour
Information from GIA Gem Encyclopedia.
Tourmaline Rings Designs
Tourmaline Rings Designs
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