The beautiful pink tourmaline is the birthstone for October. It’s said to bring joy, love and happiness and a passion for living to the wearer!
The tourmaline is one of the most special gems available today. Its glorious spectrum of colors and the fact that almost every tourmaline is unique makes it one of the most enduringly popular gemstones.
The pink tourmaline is the most popular color. Deposits have been found in Afghanistan, Africa, Brazil and the USA... with some of the best stones coming from California. The pink stones vary from a pale pink to a deep rose pink almost red color.
The lighter colored stones are commonly called Pink Tourmaline and the darker reddish-pink or red stones are known as Rubellite or Red Tourmaline.
The name tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. When translated, this means 'stone with mixed colors'. The spectrum of colors of this gemstone is more varied than that of all other precious stones. Tourmalines range from green to red, blue and even yellow. No two tourmalines are alike and tourmalines can even change their color when the light changes from daylight to evening / indoor light.
Since ancient times, the tourmaline has said to have had magical powers. According to Egyptian legends, the tourmaline was said to have traveled from under the earth to reach the Pharaohs and the gem was believed to protect its owner from bodily harm and also bring confidence to the wearer in addition to a cool head!
The Rings from Ireland collection features an elegant October birthstone Claddagh ring with Pink tourmaline, available in silver, 10k and 14k yellow gold. It is also available in 10k and 14k white gold. If your birthday is in October or if you are planning to give a gift, there is also a matching set of October birthstone tourmaline Claddagh earrings and a Claddagh pendant. These pieces of jewelry feature the world famous Irish Claddagh symbol comprising of a heart that encapsulates the pink tourmaline representing love, two hands representing friendship and a crown which represents loyalty.
Give a gift of the magical powers of the tourmaline this October – you’ll be following a tradition that started in ancient times – there’s nothing better than a gemstone that promises a zest and passion for living!