TOURMALINE
Tourmaline is one of the most colour-diverse gemstone families. Its wide range of colours, durability, and affordability make it a favourite for collectors and jewellery designers.
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TOURMALINE
At a glance
Birthstone: October
Colour: Every colour; & bi-colour
Clarity: Generally eye-clean
Mineral: Tourmaline
Hardness: 7–7.5
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Buyer’s Guide
Colour is the key value factor.
Popular varieties include rubellite (red), Paraiba (blue), and bi-colour watermelon tourmaline.
Clarity varies by type: pinks may show fine inclusions, while greens and blues are often cleaner.
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Durability
With a hardness of 7–7.5, tourmaline is suitable for everyday wear with some care.Avoid sharp impacts, as some crystals have natural growth features that can weaken structure.
