Tourmaline is credited with healing and stress-relieving properties, said to be able to mend a broken heart and has been worn by artists and creatives throughout history. This whimsical gemstone comes in various colors, and can even feature multiple colors throughout a single stone. Our genuine tourmaline jewelry is handcrafted to the highest standards and comes with a lifetime jewelry warranty.
Tourmaline is a gemstone that can be found in an assortment of colors, and is often bicolor or tricolor. The stone can range anywhere from black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, pink—and in some cases can even be neon green or electric blue! Tourmaline is rated 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness. It is found mainly in Brazil and Africa but is also unearthed in Asia.
How do I clean tourmaline jewelry?
To keep your quartz looking fabulous, follow basic gemstone jewelry care. For day to day cleaning, wipe your quartz jewelry with a microfiber jewelry cloth. When your quartz jewelry needs a bit of extra love, you can immerse it in a jewelry cleaning solution. Use a soft-bristle brush or a toothbrush to scrub the piece.
What should I look for when buying tourmaline?
As with all gemstones, you'll want to consider the 4 C's when evaluating a tourmaline jewelry piece for purchase. The 4 C's include color, clarity, cut and carat. The most important characteristic for tourmaline pricing is color quality. The more vivid the color saturation, the more valuable the stone.