Tourmaline Jewelry

At AME Jewellery, we craft exquisite natural tourmaline jewelry in yellow, white, and rose gold. Each piece is meticulously designed and set with high-quality gemstones, certified by SJC Lab to ensure authenticity and excellence.

Several varieties of tourmaline have inspired distinct trade names based on their colors:

• Rubellite: Pink to red shades, though some argue pink should be classified separately.
• Indicolite: Deep blue to greenish-blue hues.
• Paraíba Tourmaline: Intense neon blue-green, originating from Brazil, with trace amounts of copper.
• Chrome Tourmaline: Vivid green, colored primarily by vanadium, similar to Brazilian and African emeralds.
• Parti-Colored Tourmaline: Displays multiple colors, with green and pink combinations being the most common.
• Watermelon Tourmaline: Features a pink core with a green outer layer, often cut into slices to showcase its unique color zoning.
• Cat’s-Eye Tourmaline: Exhibits a chatoyancy effect, typically in green, blue, or pink varieties, due to naturally occurring inclusions.

Historical Use:

• In 1554, Francisco Spinoza’s expedition discovered the first recorded green tourmaline crystal in Brazil, initially mistaken for an emerald.
• Dutch traders introduced tourmaline to Europe from Sri Lanka in the 17th century, calling it "toramalli," a Sinhalese word meaning "mixed colors."
• Ancient Egyptians believed tourmaline traveled from the Earth’s core through a rainbow, absorbing its spectrum of colors.
• By the late 1800s, tourmaline was recognized as an American gem, with Tiffany gemologist George F. Kunz promoting its deposits in Maine and California.
• During the Qing Dynasty, pink tourmaline became highly coveted in China, particularly by Empress Dowager Cixi, leading to significant trade between California mines and China until 1912.

Cultural Significance & Mythology:

• Tourmaline gained popularity in jewelry during the 18th and 19th centuries, especially in royal collections.
• Many cultures regarded it as a stone of protection, creativity, and spiritual connection, believed to bridge physical and metaphysical realms.

Properties & Meaning

• Protection: Black tourmaline is renowned for its shielding properties against negative energy.
• Balance: Harmonizes emotions, energy fields, and chakras.
• Creativity & Healing: Encourages inspiration, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Spiritual Applications

• Birthstone & Anniversary: Tourmaline is the October birthstone and the traditional gift for the 8th wedding anniversary.
• Feng Shui: Black tourmaline deflects negative energy, while green tourmaline attracts prosperity.

• Mineral: Tourmaline
• Chemistry
• Elbaite: Na(Li_1.5,Al_1.5)Al₆Si₆O₁₈(BO₃)₃(OH)₄
• Dravite: NaMg₃Al₆Si₆O₁₈(BO₃)₃(OH)₄
• Liddicoatite: Ca(Li₂Al)Al₆Si₆O₁₈(BO₃)₃(OH)₃F
• Chromedravite: NaMg₃Cr₆Si₆O₁₈(BO₃)₃(OH)₄
• Color: All colors
• Refractive index: 1.624 to 1.644
• Specific gravity: 3.06
• Mohs Hardness: 7 to 7.5

• Brazil: Produces green, pink, and watermelon tourmaline.
• Afghanistan and Pakistan: Known for vibrant blue, green, and multi-colored varieties.
• Madagascar: A source of rare Paraíba tourmaline with copper-rich neon blue-green hues.
• United States: Maine and California (Pala mines) yield pink, green, and bi-color tourmalines.
• Africa (Nigeria, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Kenya): Produces high-quality Paraíba and other vibrant varieties.
• Vietnam: Luc Yen (Yen Bai) and Bac Kan mines provide colorful deposits.
• Others: Russia and Sri Lanka

Tourmaline’s exceptional diversity, durability, and energy-transforming properties make it a favorite among jewelry lovers and spiritual practitioners