My Brilliant Five Reasons For The Choosing Of Tourmaline Jewellery

Intro

The Tourmaline crystal that is in fact found in Tourmaline Rings, Tourmaline Earrings and Tourmaline Pendants for example, has its name derived from the ancient word for "mixed", due the vast array of over 100 colours in which it is found. Because of this it has also grown to be known as the "Chameleon Gem".

The Ancient Egyptians truly believed that this gemstone stole all the colours from a rainbow as it passed through while on its magical journey from the centre of the earth upwards. They referred to it as their "Rainbow Crystal", which is also still a term commonly used today.

 

 

It was originally brought over to Europe by the Dutch Traders from Sri Lanka in the 1600's.

Famously, some of the old and wondrous Russian crown jewels were thought to hold rubies, but in fact these gems were found out to be tourmaline hundreds of years later.

The Five Great Reasons

1. Colour Of Tourmaline

Tourmalines are available in many different colours, of which a number are in fact "dichroic", and therefore show different colours from different directions. Those from iron rich sources are black, dark blue or brown. Magnesium rich show browns and yellow versions, and lithium rich sources show all others, such as blue, green, red, pink etc. Some may also be multi-coloured or bi-coloured, where they are in fact one colour at one end, but another at the opposite end. "Watermelon" tourmaline also exists, showing green at one end and pink at the other, or pink on the inside and green on the outside.

2. Tourmaline Legend

The tourmaline is said to be suited to all personalities and moods, but specifically to long lasting love and friendship. It is believed to help those people looking for continued inspiration, such as artists, actors, and writers. It is said to protect the wearer from nightmares.

Alchemists who thought tourmaline could change that of base metals into that of gold, thought this to be "The philosophers Stone".

3. Tourmaline Birthstone

If you were born through the month of October, then tourmaline is one of your birthstones.

4. Tourmaline Anniversary Stone

Tourmaline jewellery celebrates all those occasions relating to that of eight years.

5. Zodiac Sign Tourmaline

In astrology, tourmaline is linked to the Star Sign Libra.

My Conclusion

All tourmaline jewellery, such as those types of Tourmaline Rings, Tourmaline Pendants and obviously Tourmaline Earrings, in many peoples views, including mine, have looked spectacular all through history when set alongside or inside that of diamonds. This produces truly wondrous examples of fine jewellery.

You can choose your Tourmaline Jewellery because it is simply beautiful, or maybe because you feel it may indeed offer some sort of protection against nightmares, or even because it may turn base metals into gold. But, whatever your real reason, then just choose carefully the one for your mood, and it will be your most loyal of friends for the rest of your life.

Very best of luck...

With thirty yrs experience all through the jewellery trade, John S Stewart recommends a visit to Globe Jewellery today, for the best range of Tourmaline Rings and other amazing Tourmaline Jewellery!