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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This month, MacGill leans into that sense of surprise with her new engagement collection, which features bright sapphires, emeralds, and tourmalines in shades that range from ivy green to a storm-cloud gray—all of which can be worn either on their own or paired with a more classic diamond ring.
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Jessie Heyman, Vogue, 17 July 2024
Thousands of Akoya pearls were woven together in a lace-like pattern for a necklace that looked like a scarf jauntily tied around the neck and held in place by a green tourmaline the size of a thumb.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
At Bonhams, Tonkin said prices for top-quality Paraiba tourmalines reached $75,000 per carat in 2022, compared with $4,800 per carat in 2009.
—Sarah Royce-Greensill, CNN, 11 June 2024
Black Tourmaline: For psychic protection Black tourmaline, considered a protective shield that can guard Cancer's psychic sensitivity, not only wards off negative energies but also promotes emotional stability.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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Jessie Heyman, Vogue, 17 July 2024
Thousands of Akoya pearls were woven together in a lace-like pattern for a necklace that looked like a scarf jauntily tied around the neck and held in place by a green tourmaline the size of a thumb.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
At Bonhams, Tonkin said prices for top-quality Paraiba tourmalines reached $75,000 per carat in 2022, compared with $4,800 per carat in 2009.
—Sarah Royce-Greensill, CNN, 11 June 2024
Black Tourmaline: For psychic protection Black tourmaline, considered a protective shield that can guard Cancer's psychic sensitivity, not only wards off negative energies but also promotes emotional stability.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
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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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