Bicolor Tourmaline is an unusual, fascinating gemstone. This this type of tourmaline actually contains a "gradient" of colors. A stained navy blue on one side, shifting to red on the other. As you can imagine, these very interesting gemstones are very much in demand from jewelers, collectors, and designers. This type of tourmaline incorporates a virtual rainbow of colors, from pale tones to quite solid colors. At one of the...

Did You Know 1 ParaibaTourmaline is mined for every 10,000 diamonds! Yes, that's how rare these gemstones are! Heitor Dimas Barbosa discovered Paraiba crystals in 1989 in the Federal Brazilian State of Paraiba. Later deposits were found in Nigeria, and Mozambique. Paraiba Tourmalines belongs to Tourmaline gemstone family Paraibas are usually found in emerald through neon greens, turquoise to neon-blues and many more Presence of Manganese & Copper gives it...

Pink tourmaline is a very unusual gemstone. Just about everybody will have seen a range of pink gemstones in modern jewelry design, at some point. In most cases, these gems are pink tourmaline. It's fair to say that pink tourmaline is one of the most high demand gemstones on the market. This particular gemstone is universally popular with designers, offering an exceptional range of design possibilities that other gemstones simply...

Rubellite is one of the tourmaline family, so called because of its resemblance to rubies. Unlike rubies, however, rubellite is a true designer-standard, all-rounder for all types of Jewelry design. It also has its own unique color spectrum, adding further versatility to its design options. If you’re unfamiliar with rubellite, some basic facts: Rubellite includes a unique color spectrum, including a red wine-colored tone. Rubellite, like ruby, can be Into...