The name Tourmaline comes from the ancient people of Sri Lanka, who called the gemstone 'Turmali' - stone of mixed colors.

Tourmaline therefore occurs in virtually every color or even multiple colors in one gemstone

In Tourmaline, no gemstone on Earth is exactly the same.

However, there are colours that are very common such as: Verdelite (green) or Rubellite (pink) Tourmaline.

Tourmaline is a scarce and luxurious gemstone due to the beautiful sparkle and luxurious colors that the gemstone possesses

Tourmaline is also loved by the...

Hardness
7.5 - 7.8 on the Mohs scale (Diamond = 10)
Which Tourmalines Make Sustainable Gemstones

Scarcity
Scarce to Very Scarce
Not one of the same color in the world, high carat gemstones and colors such as Paraiba and Watermelon Tourmaline are very scarce

Fun Fact
Each Tourmaline has a different color and also has inclusions, these are natural bits of other material (such as other gemstones) that can be seen in the gemstone as dots or streaks.

This gives Tourmaline an extra unique character

Tourmalines are hand selected for the perfect match or that one special piece

Selecting special Tourmalines is a matter of craftsmanship, a detailed eye and expertise about the Tourmaline -

Objet Dore specializes in colored gemstones and is happy to advise you about the Tourmaline