Black Tourmaline Gemstone Tumbled Stone Manufacturer supplier Exporter Wholesaler from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Tourmaline Stone History For jewelry makers and gemstone aficionados, tourmaline has an unique place in their hearts. This stone is a perfect representation of every possible color combination. Tourmaline is supposedly discovered in each of these hues since it went along a rainbow and glistened in each of the hues. Tourmaline was known for centuries by the name schrol, but the name tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese (Sri Lanka) words tura mali meaning "unknown gemstones of mixed colors." Colored tourmaline crystals would be grouped together in tura mali parcels in Sri Lanka and exported to Europe in the beginning of the 18th century. Tourmaline's worldwide popularity is based on two key facts: 1.It is a bright and beautiful gemstone that can be found in so many colors. 2.It is a high-quality material that is still affordable for use in jewelry designs. Compared to practically every other known gemstone, tourmaline exhibits a wider diversity of hues. Every color of the rainbow is present, albeit black is the most prevalent. Tourmaline has a hue that may resemble just about any other gemstone. It is one of the most fascinating stones for gemologists and jewelry designers because of this. Red tourmalines were formerly mistaken for other gemstones! Many of the gemstones in the 17th-century Russian Crown jewels—once believed to be rubies—are really tourmalines. Tourmaline is renowned as the gem of sensitive poets and creative artists. (Shakespeare even had a small collection of tourmaline jewelry to help him overcome writer's block.) Tourmaline is believed to inspire creativity and was used extensively as a talisman by artists and writers from the Renaissance through the Victorian Age. The rarest member of the tourmaline family is the pink tourmaline. In fact, it is even rarer than a ruby! The Empress Dowager Tz'u-hsi (tzoo-she), the last Empress of China, adored and avidly collected pink tourmaline. During her lifetime, she bought nearly a ton of it from the Himalaya Mine in California, USA. When she died, she was laid to rest among all her jewels, and her head was set upon a prized pillow of carved pink tourmaline. When heated or rubbed, tourmaline acquires an electric charge and attracts small objects like dust, ashes and other lightweight objects, much like amber. This phenomenon is called piezoelectricity (pay-zoh-electricity), and it is considered a unique property. The first documented record of piezoelectricity is in the early 18th century. In addition to its use in jewelry, tourmaline has been employed in pressure devices because of its piezoelectric properties. It has been used in sonar apparatus and other devices that detect and measure variables of pressure, too. Because of its electric charge capabilities, the demand for tourmaline increased during WWII for the production of pressure sensitive gauges for submarine sonar instrumentation as well as other war equipment that became significant. Tourmaline Metaphysical Properties The opal and pink tourmaline both share the honour of being the birthstone for October, and each tourmaline gemstone has its own own set of metaphysical characteristics. A magnetic-electric charge that occurs when the crystal is touched or heated can help polarise people's emotions and energy thanks to the stone's piezoelectric characteristic. Tourmaline is thought to be for people who bear a broken heart, as it encourages love, gently disperses emotional pain and dissolves disruptive feelings. It calms the negative emotions that upset relationships. It is also considered an aphrodisiac, helping people realize when it is safe to love and when it is time to overcome sorrow or traumatic memories. It introduces the presence of compassion and wisdom when dealing with others because it is thought to promote flexibility of thought and open-mindedness. All colors of tourmaline are thought to be powerful. Each person seems to have a different reaction to tourmaline. Black tourmaline repels negative energy. It is suggested to carry this stone when you feel surrounded by negativity, and it is great for use in times of crisis or extreme stress. It will protect the wearer until they are strong enough in on their own power by breaking through old patterns and fears and cultivating inner wisdom, courage, stability and patience. Pink tourmaline is highly valued by people that have difficulty dealing with fear and suffer from panic attacks or are in need of something to help them heal their inner chaos and dread. Pink tourmaline represents a love of humanity and humanitarianism. It is worn to promote sympathy towards others. It is an excellent stone for healers and counselors because it promotes better listening and understanding. It carries the virtue of unconditional love and friendship. In fact, pink tourmaline radiates the highest amount of love of all the different colored tourmalines. Blue tourmaline creates a commitment towards the completion of one's goals and is said to protect the wearer against dangers. Watermelon tourmaline (pink with a green outer edge) has been said to be a stone of reconciliation, a stone that fosters compassion and cool headedness, radiates the energy that attracts money, healing and friendship while stabilizing, grounding and reaffirming our Earth roots. Red tourmaline builds inner strength and wisdom because it unites the heart and body in love and passion. It also brings joy, openness, emotional stability, compassion and devotion.