Toumalines have one of the widest colour ranges of all gemstones.  It is known under different names for certain colours. For example: Rubellite is reddish pink, chrome tourmaline is an intense dark green, and there is also bi-colour tourmaline which has more than one colour. 

Tourmaline came into the spotlight during the 19th century and by the 20th century it's supply began to expand.

Sources: USA, Russia, Brazil, Kenya. 

Hardness: 7-7.5 on Mohs scale. 

Toughness: Fair. 

Tourmaline is an alternative birthstone for October.

To view our collection of Tourmaline jewellery please contact us at webenquiries@brereton.ie.