Tourmaline: color, virtues and properties

Tourmaline is a semi-precious stone that comes mainly from African countries such as Kenya and Tanzania. It is also found in India and South America. The tourmaline has been used in jewelry for many centuries and is considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity. prosperity.

QUALITY STONE

Our gemologists carefully check the authenticity of Tourmalines, as well as their color and luminosity, in order to select quality stones.

THE ORIGINS OF TOURMALINE

In general, Tourmalines in the MATY collections come from Brazil. more generally, they may come from Africa or South America. South America.

TOURMALINE COLOR

The name Tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) word "tumali", meaning "multi-coloured stone". meaning "stone of many colors". No other gem offers such a rich range of colors. Its nickname is the "chameleon of gems chameleon of gems, as it was not uncommon for it to be confused with other stones.

For example, the red gemstones in the Russian crown jewels were long mistaken for rubies, when in fact they were were actually tourmaline.

It is often possible to see different colors or hues on a single the same tourmaline. These color changes may occur occur progressively along the stone, or concentrically. concentrically. A tourmaline may also show a cat's-eye effect effect, i.e. a colorless central part surrounded by two two opposite colors.

Tourmaline also absorbs color. In fact, the stone can change color depending on the angle and exposure to light. When handled, lighter or darker shades can be seen.

A stone full of surprises, offering an extremely rich of colors. Perhaps that's why it's the stone of the muses, giving inspiration to artists.

HISTORY AND ANECDOTES

Popular for centuries, it is known for its beauty and variety of colours. variety of colors. A relatively affordable semi-precious stone, it is also easy to find and work with, making it an ideal ideal for jewelry.

TOURMALINE PROPERTIES

Highly reputed in lithotherapy, this fine stone evokes calmness and is said to increase self-confidence.

It is also the stone that celebrates 52 years of marriage (tourmaline wedding). tourmaline).
Tourmaline is the stone of the month of October.

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