tourmaline
noun
tour·ma·line
ˈtu̇r-mə-lən 
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that consists of a complex borosilicate and is valued as a gem when transparent and cut
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Its tourmaline ceramic barrel delivers even heat distribution for faster styling with less damage, while negative ion technology helps seal in moisture and boost shine for a sleek, frizz-free finish.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Some of the young women were styled with tiaras and earrings, but Kemper was given a necklace of 40-carat paraiba tourmaline, an extraordinarily rare, high-value gemstone.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
To amplify the glow, bamboo, charcoal, sea salt, pearl powder, and tourmaline work in harmony, leaving skin clarified, refreshed, and radiant without ever feeling stripped.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Some of the young women were styled with tiaras and earrings, but Kemper was given a necklace of 40-carat paraiba tourmaline, an extraordinarily rare, high-value gemstone.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
To amplify the glow, bamboo, charcoal, sea salt, pearl powder, and tourmaline work in harmony, leaving skin clarified, refreshed, and radiant without ever feeling stripped.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Tourmaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourmaline. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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tourmaline
noun
tour·ma·line
ˈtu̇r-mə-lən
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that makes a striking gem when transparent and cut
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