tourmaline
noun
tour·ma·line ˈtu̇r-mə-lən 
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that consists of a complex borosilicate and is valued as a gem when transparent and cut
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web With multicolored tourmaline and beryl stones cut into various shapes (oval, pear) and sizes, and strung together with 18-karat gold, this is jewelry for the neck that’s candy for the eyes. 
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 From the house’s high-jewelry La Gioia 2022 collection, the one-of-a-kind necklace features a 54.3-carat green tourmaline, surrounded by 21.1 carats of diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2022 Enter the prize draw for Ana Khouri’s indicolite tourmaline and yellow beryl ear cuffs for Jewels for Ukraine. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 18 July 2022 This multicolor gemstone necklace features one stone for each of the seven chakras (tourmaline, carnelian, citrine, peridot, turquoise, lapis lazuli and amethyst), with each stone meant to support one of the human chakras, or energy centers. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Set in 18-karat white gold, this Rio bracelet is a fitting continuation of the design, offering a mix of emerald, aquamarine, tourmaline and diamonds set in varying shapes for maximum impact. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 The mine takes a conscious approach to producing tourmaline, quartz, morganite, aquamarine and garnet, and cuts and polishes all its own rough stones in-house. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 18 July 2022 The look was paired with platinum jewelry by Tiffany & Co., including a bracelet set with diamonds and a tourmaline of more than nine carats. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2022 There’s a piece of moldavite in it, a piece of smoky quartz, a piece of tourmaline. New York Times, 12 Apr. 2022 See More
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 From the house’s high-jewelry La Gioia 2022 collection, the one-of-a-kind necklace features a 54.3-carat green tourmaline, surrounded by 21.1 carats of diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2022 Enter the prize draw for Ana Khouri’s indicolite tourmaline and yellow beryl ear cuffs for Jewels for Ukraine. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 18 July 2022 This multicolor gemstone necklace features one stone for each of the seven chakras (tourmaline, carnelian, citrine, peridot, turquoise, lapis lazuli and amethyst), with each stone meant to support one of the human chakras, or energy centers. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 Set in 18-karat white gold, this Rio bracelet is a fitting continuation of the design, offering a mix of emerald, aquamarine, tourmaline and diamonds set in varying shapes for maximum impact. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 July 2022 The mine takes a conscious approach to producing tourmaline, quartz, morganite, aquamarine and garnet, and cuts and polishes all its own rough stones in-house. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 18 July 2022 The look was paired with platinum jewelry by Tiffany & Co., including a bracelet set with diamonds and a tourmaline of more than nine carats. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2022 There’s a piece of moldavite in it, a piece of smoky quartz, a piece of tourmaline. New York Times, 12 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Sinhalese toramalli carnelian
First Known Use
1759, in the meaning defined above