Blue Tourmaline
Blue tourmaline, with its rare, soothing beauty, offers a generous spectrum of shades of blue, with the occasional hint of green. It fascinates gem lovers, often even more than other tourmaline varieties. With its particular charm, it can be used to create splendid jewels.
Blue tourmaline, with its rare, soothing beauty, offers a generous spectrum of shades of blue, with the occasional hint of green. It fascinates gem lovers, often even more than other tourmaline varieties. With its particular charm, it can be used to create splendid jewels.
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The properties of blue tourmaline are the same as those of other tourmalines, but the colors of these stones are very changeable. And blue tourmaline or indigolite itself comes in many shades. You can find green-blue, light-blue, dark-blue, turquoise and turquoise-like stones... Some have a color called teal, like teal sapphire, which is close to duck blue. As long as the dominant shade is blue, it's a blue tourmaline, even if some show traces of green.
A relatively hard, 7/7.5 Mohs fine stone, it has been known since ancient Egypt and was also used by the Romans. It became popular with Western jewelers in the late 19th century.
The significance of blue tourmaline is not clearly defined, like that of other stones, but it is strongly associated with tranquility and peace, as well as wisdom and knowledge. Deposits are found in Madagascar, Brazil, Pakistan, Mozambique and Sri Lanka. The name tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese turmali, meaning "stone of mixed colors".
If you're looking to buy a blue tourmaline, maison Bonnot-Paris, expert gemologist and jewelry designer, systematically provides you with a certificate.
In lithotherapy, blue tourmaline is a real star, thanks to its many virtues. A stone of protection, it is said to help wearers free themselves from fears and negative emotions. Among its most acclaimed benefits is the return of serenity. A genuine anti-stress stone, it can also clarify ideas and make you more attuned to others.
We create bespoke rings, and blue tourmaline is certainly a captivating blue-green stone for jewelry. In particular, it is the most sought-after tourmaline for creating engagement rings, blending beautifully with white gold, enhanced or not with diamonds, and can be cut in many shapes, from rectangular to oval to cushion-cut. A blue-green tourmaline ring can also be made in yellow gold, and the design possibilities are literally endless.
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There's no doubt thatbuying blue tourmaline nowadays requires a higher budget than for tourmalines of other colors, most of the time, but of course this depends on carats and quality. Blue tourmaline prices reflect the rarity of this gem. The most sought-after color is close to that of Paraíba tourmaline, an intense blue-green stone with a beautiful sparkle. Many blue (or blue-green) tourmalines do not bear this name, and can be difficult to identify. Don't hesitate to contact us for professional advice on choosing a tourmaline.
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