Collection: Multicolored tourmaline

Multicolor tourmaline is a variety of tourmaline that exhibits multiple colors within a single crystal. It is particularly prized for its unique beauty and stunning natural color combinations.

💎 General characteristics

• Mineral family: Complex borated silicate

• Hardness (Mohs scale): 7 to 7.5

• Crystal system: Trigonal

• Origin of the name: From the Sinhalese word "turmali" , which means "stone of mixed colors"

🎨 The colors of multicolored tourmaline

What distinguishes this stone is the presence of zones of different colors within the same crystal. The most common colors are:

• Pink

• Green

• Blue

• YELLOW

• Colorless (achroite)

Some stones may exhibit a natural gradient , while others show distinct bands of color . The most famous example is "watermelon tourmaline" , with a pink center and a green rim, reminiscent of a slice of watermelon.

🌍 Geographic origin

Multicolored tourmaline is mined in several regions around the world, including:

• Brazil (wide variety of colors)

• Madagascar

• Afghanistan

• Nigeria

• Mozambique

• United States (California and Maine)

🔮 Symbolism and virtues in lithotherapy

• Emotional balance : It would help to harmonize emotions and inner energy.

• Creativity : Would stimulate the imagination thanks to its multiple colors.

• Protection : Like all tourmalines, it is said to protect against negative energies.

• Heart Opening : The pink/green version (watermelon) is often linked to the heart chakra.

💍 Use in jewelry

Very popular, especially in:

• Rings

• Necklaces

• Earrings

• Pendants

Thanks to its unique colors, each piece is almost always an original creation , making it a highly sought-after stone.