Gemstone Beads, Round, Natural, Tourmaline, Grade AB, Slight Green, 6mm
Gemstone Beads, Round, Natural, Tourmaline, Grade AB, Slight Green, 6mm
Indulge in the exquisite beauty of our Gemstone Beads.
These natural, round tourmaline beads are of Grade AB quality, boasting a slight green hue.
With a diameter of 6mm, these beads are perfect for creating elegant and luxurious jewelry pieces.
Elevate your style with these exclusive gemstones.
Tourmaline holds a special place in the hearts of jewelry designers and gemstone enthusiasts.
All possible color combinations imaginable are embodied in this gemstone. It is believed that Tourmaline is found in all these colors because it traveled along a rainbow and shone in all the rainbow's colors.
Tourmaline was known for centuries by the name schrol, but the name Tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese (Sri Lanka) words tura mali meaning "unknown gemstones of mixed colors." Colored tourmaline crystals would be grouped together in tura mali parcels in Sri Lanka and exported to Europe in the beginning of the 18th century.
Tourmaline's worldwide popularity is based on two key facts:
It is a bright and beautiful gemstone that can be found in so many colors.
It is a high-quality material that is still affordable for use in jewelry designs.
Tourmaline displays a greater range of colors than almost any other known gemstone. The most common color available is black, but every color of the rainbow can be found. There is a tourmaline color that can mimic almost any other gemstone. This is why it is one of the most interesting gems to gemologists and jewelry designers. At one time, Red Tourmalines were thought to be other gemstones! Many stones in the Russian Crown jewels from the 17th century, once thought to be rubies are actually tourmalines.
The rarest member of the tourmaline family is the pink tourmaline. In fact, it is even rarer than a ruby! The Empress Dowager Tz'u-hsi (tzoo-she), the last Empress of China, adored and avidly collected pink tourmaline. During her lifetime, she bought nearly a ton of it from the Himalaya Mine in California, USA. When she died, she was laid to rest among all her jewels, and her head was set upon a prized pillow of carved pink tourmaline.
When heated or rubbed, tourmaline acquires an electric charge and attracts small objects like dust, ashes and other lightweight objects, much like amber. This phenomenon is called piezoelectricity (pay-zoh-electricity), and it is considered a unique property. The first documented record of piezoelectricity is in the early 18th century.
In addition to its use in jewelry, tourmaline has been employed in pressure devices because of its piezoelectric properties. It has been used in sonar apparatus and other devices that detect and measure variables of pressure, too.
The pink tourmaline's status as the October birthstone is shared with the opal, and there are many unique metaphysical properties for each member of the tourmaline gemstone family. The piezoelectric property of the stone can help polarize people's emotions and energy with a magnetic-electric charge that appears when the crystal is rubbed or heated.
Tourmaline is thought to be for people who bear a broken heart, as it encourages love, gently disperses emotional pain and dissolves disruptive feelings. It calms the negative emotions that upset relationships. It is also considered an aphrodisiac, helping people realize when it is safe to love and when it is time to overcome sorrow or traumatic memories. It introduces the presence of compassion and wisdom when dealing with others because it is thought to promote flexibility of thought and open-mindedness.
All colors of tourmaline are thought to be powerful. Each person seems to have a different reaction to tourmaline.
Do not store tourmaline with harder gemstones or other materials that might rub against it and cause damage. As with all gems, protect tourmaline from scratches and sharp blows that could shatter it. Also, avoid large temperature changes that can cause the crystal to fracture (such as leaving it near a heater vent or in a hot car).
Do not clean tourmaline in a home ultrasonic cleaner! Tourmaline jewelry can be cleaned with a mild solution of gentle dishwashing detergent and water at home. Soak the stone for 10-20 minutes, then wipe gently but firmly with a wash towel.
**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.
NB* Natural gemstone or semi precious stones come from minerals. Due to their natural form, the stones may have tiny flaws. Cutting or polishing or different batches also makes every piece of gemstone vary in color and size.
- Mohs Hardness: 7 to 7-1/2
- Diameter: 6mm
- Hole: 1mm
- Origin: Brazil
- Strand Length: 39.8cm
- SOLD PER STRAND - APPROXIMATELY 64 BEADS PER STRAND
| Size |
6mm |
|---|---|
| Color |
Slight Green |
| Length |
Sold Per 39.8cm Strand |
SHIPPING COSTS
We offer delivery to ALL SOUTH AFRICAN consumers in ANY area for orders to ANY value.
Your shipping costs will automatically be calculated at the check out process on your order.
We charge a "Flat Rate" of R120.00 for ALL Door To Door parcels, irrelevant of value, weight or location.
We do not offer any collection services from our premises for any reason whatsoever as this poses a serious security risk to our stock, staff and premises.
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JHB - Normally 1-2 Business Days - Depending on exact location
KZN - Normally 2-3 Business Days - Depending on exact location
CPT - Normally 3-4 Business Days - Depending on exact location
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