Tourmaline Gemstones

Tourmaline is an extremely popular gemstone; the name Tourmaline is derived from Turamali, which is thought to mean stone with mixed colors. Color is king for tourmaline, found in more shades and hues than any other gem. It varies in transparency and color to a substantial extent. Crystals of tourmaline may be of different colors in different portions or uniform colors throughout, which makes them appealing.