Tourmaline, the birthstone for October, has more varied colors than any other gemstone. With more than
100 hues available, tourmaline is an
extremely complex borosilicate that occurs in every color. Scientifically, tourmaline is not a single mineral, but a group
of minerals related in physical and chemical properties. Therefore a range of chemical compositions occur and
many individual crystals show zones of multiple colors. Although red, green and multicolored are its most famous
colors, tourmaline's can resemble almost any other gemstone. From the most rare
and exquisite Paraiba, Rubellite and Cat’s eye varieties, to the unique
watermelon, bi-color and chrome specimens, tourmaline is truly is a wondrous
and fascinating stone!
The Inspiration:
The Jewelry:
"The smell and taste of things remain poised a long
time, like souls, ready to remind us...."
Marcel Proust
Marcel Proust
