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Shop Tourmaline › The many colors of tourmaline make it an interesting gemstone that is often confused with other gemstones. Colors span the gamut from light green to dark green with pinks, yellow, blues, reds and black. They are beautiful when used together or separately. Use faceted tourmaline beads for elegant jewelry or design naturally beautiful pieces with the rough beads. The different colors of tourmaline are said to have unique metaphysical qualities. However, many believe that all tourmaline gemstones have the power to inspire creativity.

Tourmaline Meaning and Properties

This fascinating gemstone is known to have an electric charge and has been used in sonar instrumentation on submarines. It is said that Shakespeare had a collection of tourmalines to help overcome writer's block. Its alleged metaphysical properties are vast and include healing broken hearts, promoting compassion and wisdom, and helping those who suffer from traumatic memories. Learn more in this article about tourmaline. Read the Gem Note ›

Woodland Evening

Imagine a circle of nymphs putting this lovely necklace on a maiden napping by a babbling brook in the forest. Pink, green and yellow gemstones are accented with sterling silver beads and chain in this elegant, yet subtle jewelry design. See the step-by-step instructions and full materials list to create this design. View the Project ›

Gemstone Optical Properties

Gemstones have many optical properties that draw the eye with plays of color, chatoyancy, or even the inclusion of a mosquito in an amber specimen. Learn more about these optical qualities in this interesting article. Read the Article ›

Watermelon Trapezoid

Use your favorite gemstone chips and Magic-Glos® for a simple way to create an inlay pendant. Learn how to make your own by watching this quick how-to video. Watch the Video ›

Is Creativity Genetic?

Do you know people who say they don't have a creative bone in their body? Or that you can't make a living with creativity? "Bullpucky" says writer Barbara van Look. Read her expos´ on the truth about creativity. Read the Article ›

Mirror and Twin

Create this stylish and elegant tourmaline necklace project. See the full materials list and step-by-step instructions. View the Project ›

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