Tourmaline: Nature's PaintboxBy Judith Anderson GG, CGA |
Do you remember, as a young child, being enchanted by the dazzling array of colors in your first paint set? What about the excitement created by an extra-large box of Crayola Crayons with 128 colors and over 15 shades of blue? The many varieties of Tourmaline create the same sense of enchantment and excitement for the jewelry designer. The intense rainbow-like colors of Tourmaline are a visual experience not easily captured in words. Of all the gemstones, Tourmaline exhibits the most diverse and vibrant display of colors. Its name is derived from the Singhalese word "turamali& meaning "stones of many colors." The following is a brief guide to the brilliant colors of the Tourmaline palette. |
Tourmaline is a relatively hard gemstone that is not easily scratched or chipped. The breadth of its multi-colored palette makes tourmaline an ideal gemstone for custom designed, high profile jewelry. |
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