rubellite

noun

ru·​bel·​lite rü-ˈbe-ˌlīt 

ˈrü-bə-ˌlīt

: a red tourmaline used as a gem

Examples of rubellite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a chapter of the collection called Pisces, brooches are decorated with exceptional padparadscha sapphires, diamonds, and rubellites. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 5 June 2023

Take, for example, the 76 carats of pear rubellites dangling from a collar of pavé diamonds offset by sapphires and turquoise. — Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 2 June 2023

On the table is a rare 18-carat, top-color natural rubellite with exceptional clarity and brilliance. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2023

Pink gems Pink sapphire, rose quartz, star ruby, rhodonite, rubellite, pink tourmaline and — last but certainly not least — pink diamonds. — Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2022

Natural gemstones include rubellite, spessartite garnet, blue zircon, peridot, canary beryl, pink tourmaline, and aquamarine. — Sarah Ryan, Town & Country, 14 Nov. 2022

Here are versions in diamond, rubellite, red spinel, spessartite garnet, pink sapphire, orange sapphire, green tourmaline, blue sapphire, aquamarine, pink tourmaline, and lavender sapphire. — Sarah Ryan, Town & Country, 14 Nov. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Latin rubellus

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rubellite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite