OCTOBER BIRTHSTONE - THE PINK TOURMALINE
Also known as rubellite, pink tourmaline is the stone attributed to those born in the month of October.
With its magnificent pink color, pink tourmaline is among the most appreciated jewelry ornaments, in silver or gold, as a gift, whether it's a bracelet, pendant, necklace, ring or earrings.
This semi-precious stone rich in history and symbols has stood the test of time.
Origin, virtues, colors, discover the connection of pink tourmaline with the month of October.
WHAT DOES THE PINK TOURMALINE REPRESENT?
The name "tourmaline" comes from the Sinhalese "turmali", meaning "stone with many virtues".
Indeed, this stone comes in a multitude of colors: black, watermelon, green, pink, red, white, etc.
Coming from the Latin "rubellus", which means "reddish", the rubellite or pink tourmaline has been known for millennia. This name comes from its strong resemblance to ruby, sapphire and peridot.
Having a power of static electricity, tourmaline was told in tales and legends thanks to this unique specificity.
The birthstone of October was identified as a stone in the 19th century by an English merchant.
He named it tourmaline after hearing Sri Lankan miners call the colored stones "Thuramali".
WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE PINK TOURMALINE?
The history of the October birthstone dates back to antiquity.
Known by other names, tourmaline has been in circulation since the 3rd century BC, first in Sri Lanka and then in India.
Like the sapphire, tourmaline is therefore originally from Sri Lanka.
According to legend, tourmalines descended from the sky to Earth and during this journey they passed through a rainbow. Thus, the stones carried with them all these colors, which is why they have different kinds of colors.
However, its multiple colors have long caused confusion.
Tourmaline stones have often been mistaken for other crystals and precious stones.
Among Queen Elizabeth II's jewels, a tourmaline was thus mistaken for a ruby for centuries...
Other varieties of tourmalines were valued as emeralds, sapphires or even diamonds.
DOES THE PINK TOURMALINE HAVE A PARTICULAR MEANING OR VIRTUES?Elle
This October birthstone provides a multitude of virtues: concentration, comfort, eternal life, and creativity. In lithotherapy, the gem shares very warm fluid energies.
As for its therapeutic virtues, the pink tourmaline stone:
- - Provides soothing
- - Provides high security
- - Brings clarity of mind
- - Promotes restful nights and reduces fatigue
- - Increases self-esteem
- - Releases energy blockages
- - Reduces negative feelings (sadness, misery, and all kinds of emotional wounds.)
The October birthstone encourages moving forward while providing comfort and support.
WHAT SHADES OF COLOR DOES THE PINK TOURMALINE HAVE?
Tourmaline is part of the list of minerals in the silicate family.
The variation in the gem's chemical compositions offers an incredible variety of colors, including bicolor stones like the pink and green watermelon tourmaline.
The tourmaline family consists of about fourteen species. The most famous is the elbaite, which comes in colors ranging from pink to blue, or colorless and green.
Elbaite is much more coveted than other opaque or black tourmaline stones.
The most popular color of the October birthstone remains yellow-green.
Tourmaline includes several chemical elements: iron, aluminum, copper, magnesium, manganese.
The latter allows the gems to retain their pink colors, sometimes turning red and often associated with white.
The October birthstone is scattered in different regions of the world: Brazil, Tanzania, Namibia, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Afghanistan, India, Italy, Australia...
But the most beautiful in red and green color is found in California, United States.
HOW TO WEAR PINK TOURMALINE?
The birthstone for October can easily be set in gold or platinum to be worn around a woman's neck, on her wrist, on her ears, or as a pendant.
Its great robustness allows it to beautifully adorn various types of jewelry for women or children. Indeed, this birthstone can become a magnificent ornament that accompanies a ring, a bracelet, a necklace, or earrings. The choice is relatively wide depending on the desired style of jewelry.
Generally, small pink tourmalines of 3 mm or 2 mm in heart shape have a faint color. It is recommended not to set them in yellow gold or black gold on which the stones will not be able to fully express themselves. Moreover, the birthstone perfectly enhances rose gold, white gold, or platinum as a necklace, ring, bracelet, pendant, or earrings, which enhance its natural color. The October birthstone can be worn with other semi-precious or precious stones, such as amazonite, jade, diamond, emerald, ruby, amethyst, citrine, aquamarine, peridot, or garnet.
CHOOSE YOUR PINK TOURMALINE STONE AT CELINNI
Sourced directly from international diamond marketplaces, the natural gems that Celinni offers you all come from ethical channels controlled by a large number of criteria defined by non-governmental organizations, such as the Kimberly process.
The gemologist experts at Celinni are committed to providing the most beautiful precious stones at the fairest price, and will assist you in finding your October birthstone, the most beautiful pink tourmaline at the best price.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
Why wait? Make an appointment in one of our showrooms present in France, Morocco or Switzerland, so that our diamond dealers, gemology experts, can guide you. They will be able to enlighten you towards the most beautiful pink tourmalines and towards the choice of shape and color relative to your criteria and your budget, in order to create with you a surprising jewel. It is in our jewelry stores that you will be able to discover the most sparkling pink tourmaline precious stones!
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