Multicolored Tourmaline Gemstones beads. They are smooth pebbles that are transluscent. These beads have been nicely polished to a smooth finish and are from Brazil. Tourmaline is recognized for having the widest color range of any gem and for lightly or deeply saturated hues of pink, red, yellow, brown, green, greenish blue, blue, violet, black, and multicolored. Known since antiquity in the Mediterranean region - Tourmaline was named in 1703 by Dutch traders who gave the gemstone a Sinhalese name, `Turamali` , thought to mean `stone with mixed colors`. Tourmaline is a crystal silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminum, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, potassium which produce a beautiful and vast color palete. Used by metaphysical healers to drain negative energies. Sold on 16" strands Average Size: 9mm or 12mm Please visit Estate Beads' home page for more beautiful vintage beads, gemstones, jewelry and supplies. Like me, Pin me, or favorite my shop, you never know what items I will add next!
