Superb Tourmaline
The Value of Tourmaline Gemstones
Tourmaline has become a very popular jewelry stone due to its amazing range of colors, its very good hardness (7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale), and its vitreous luster and excellent clarity. While tourmaline does not have an especially high refractive index — rating between topaz and peridot — there is no other gemstone which displays such a variety of colors, sometimes even in the same gemstone!
But not all tourmaline have the same value in the market. Some varieties are especially rare and valuable, while others are nearly as inexpensive as quartz. In between are a range of fascinating colors that represent some of the best values in the gemstone world. Here’s a quick guide to tourmaline value.
Surely the most rare and expensive tourmaline is the so-called paraiba tourmaline, an electric blue-green variety that was first discovered in the Brazilian state of Paraiba in 1989. Colored by copper and manganese, this new tourmaline caused a sensation in the market.
Another valuable tourmaline is chrome tourmaline. Colored by chromium and vanadium, this rare tourmaline displays a rich, intense green that rivals the very finest emerald and tsavorite garnet. Chrome tourmaline was first mined in Tanzania in the 1960’s and is not often available.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the black tourmaline known as schorl is the most common and least expensive of all the tourmalines. Because it shares the same excellent gemstone characteristics with the other varieties of tourmaline, it is a superb value.
Other common tourmaline colors which are not particularly expensive include yellow-green, brown and orange. Pink tourmaline usually commands a premium, especially the hot pink. The same is true for interesting bi-color and tri-color pieces, especially the very popular watermelon tourmaline which combines red, green and sometimes white bands in the same stone. But it is fair to say that all the tourmaline varieties offer outstanding gemstone value.
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AJS Gems, Bangkok is a leading online dealer in fine gemstones, including tourmaline, Burma ruby, sapphire, spinel, spessartite garnet and zircon. Bi-color Tourmaline Photos
Superb Intense Green Tourmaline Crystal
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1.88 CT SUPERB LUSTER NATURAL AAA PINK TOURMALINE $39.00 |
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SUPERB AAA PARAIBA GREEN TOURMALINE MAIN STONE 9.28 CT. SAPP 925 SILVER EARRINGS $34.99 |
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SUPERB AAA PARAIBA GREEN TOURMALINE MAIN STONE 3.95CT. SAPP 925 SILVER RING SZ 7 $24.99 |
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0.85 CT.SUPERB NATURAL PINK TOURMALINE OVAL RARE COLOR !*3402 $9.99 |
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VVS OUTSTANDING OCTAGON SUPERB PINK TOURMALINE 2.09 CT $24.99 |
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★ SUPERB 14K White Gold 3.20 CT Tourmaline 1.35 CT Diamond Ring – CERTIFIED! ★ $1,635.00 |
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Superb Mint Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring $9,600.00 |
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12.58 ct Huge! Superb Hot Fire Mozambique Natural Tourmaline Cab $9.99 |
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4.90cts-Sparkling Superb Pair AAA Neon Pink Tourmaline – Buff Top Brazil $690.00 |
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8.65Cts. Huge Superb Natural Emerald Green Tourmaline P $245.00 |
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SUPERB AAA PARAIBA GREEN TOURMALINE MAIN STONE 2.78CT. SAPP 925 SILVER RING SZ 8 $24.99 |
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SUPERB VINTAGE 9ct SOLID GOLD & TOURMALINE ORNATE RING SIZE O $39.36 |
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2.77 CTS SUPERB GREEN TOURMALINE OVAL SHAPED GEMSTONE $84.99 |
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2.00CT ~ AMAZING SUPERB COLOR NATURAL UNHEATED GREEN TOURMALINE~Heart Shape $79.99 |
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SUPERB CUT PEAR DROP FACETED TOURMALINE, VINTAGE STYLE .925 SILVER EARRINGS 1.5″ $23.99 |
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28.75 ct Huge! Superb Hot Fire Mozambique Natural Tourmaline Cab $9.99 |
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SUPERB AAA PARAIBA GREEN TOURMALINE MAIN STONE 2.90 CT. SAPP 925 SILVER PENDANT $29.99 |
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SUPERB HOT PINK TOURMALINE MAIN STONE 3.03 CT. SAPP RUBY 925 SILVER RING SZ 7.25 $34.99 |
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OPAL & DIAMOND & PINK TOURMALINE 10K SOLID WHITE GOLD RING ” SUPERB ” $356.25 |
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SUPERB GEM AAA PARAIBA PURPLE COLOR BRAZILIAN TOURMALINE 9.55CT $150.00 |
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4.55ct SUPERB OVAL COPPER BEARING PARAIBA TOURMALINE $119.20 |
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SUPERB GREEN!! 2.66CT.NATURAL TOURMALINE CABOCHON GREEN UNHEATED / GN23115 $0.99 |
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VVS SUPERB SQUARE GENUINE BROWN TOURMALINE 3.78 CT $39.99 |
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17.17 ct Huge! Superb Hot Fire Mozambique Natural Tourmaline Cab $9.99 |
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Superb,Blue Green,Green Tourmaline Gem Facet Rough #1 $38.60 |
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SUPERB AAA PARAIBA GREEN TOURMALINE MAIN STONE 4.24CT. SAPP 925 SILVER RING SZ 7 $24.99 |
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3.52ct RARE EARTH MINED SUPERB SPARKLING TOURMALINE $9.99 |
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2.52ct Superb Octagon Natural Orangy Pink Tourmaline $150.00 |
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1.26cts~VS SUPERB OVAL SWEET PINK NATURAL RUBELLITE TOURMALINE $9.99 |
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5.27 CTS CERTIFIED Natural Superb Blue Green Tourmaline $206.49 |
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Superb! Rare Green-Yellow Flash Tourmaline! $63.95 |
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THE OVAL CUT NATURAL SUPERB PINK TOURMALINE 4.92 CT $69.99 |
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1.51 CT SUPERB LUSTER NATURAL TOP PINK TOURMALINE! $30.00 |
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0.62 CT SUPERB LUSTER NATURAL AAA PINK TOURMALINE $12.00 |
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THE AAA MAJESTIC OCTAGON SUPERB PINK TOURMALINE 3.10 CT $49.99 |
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SUPERB RED FAUX TOURMALINE OCTA 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT 1 5/8″ A7740 $32.49 |
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SUPERB GOLDEN TOURMALINE PEAR CITRINE 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT A8770 $19.20 |
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THE SUPERB VVS OCTAGON INTENSE GREEN TOURMALINE 4.55 CT $49.99 |
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SUPERB TOURMALINE SPECIMENT 465.00 CARATS #1124 $389.00 |
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superb 14K white gold platinum tourmaline ring sz 7 1/2 $298.00 |
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1.77 CT RARE NATURAL SUPERB TOP BI COLOR TOURMALINE $45.00 |
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1.12 CT SUPERB LUSTER NATURAL TOP PINK TOURMALINE! $37.00 |
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SUPERB 14K GREEN TOURMALINE DIAMOND NECKLACE 17.3 GMS $2,450.00 |
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SUPERB TOURMALINE QUARTZ ONYX PEARL 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN PENDANT 2″ V1592 $24.60 |
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1.15 CTS SUPERB OVAL SHAPPED GREEN TOURMALINE GEMSTONE $299.99 |
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Superb!11mm natural tourmalin bead necklace best collection $52.00 |
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VVS TERRIFIC LOZANGE SUPERB GREEN TOURMALINE 2.08 CT $24.99 |
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SUPERB 5.38ct VVS BLUE-GREEN TOURMALINE 19×6mm $158.88 |
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size 8 SUPERB GOLD TOURMALINE QUARTZ PEAR 925 STERLING SILVER ARTISAN RING B2233 $25.99 |
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3.70ct SUPERB OCTAGON SHAPED WATERMELON PINK TOURMALINE $299.00 |
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Revlon RVTH300 Tourmaline Heat Nano-Ceramic Deep Waver $26.62 The Revlon RVTH300 Tourmaline Heat Nano-Ceramic Deep Waver features plates with tourmaline / nano-ceramic coating and an innovative deep waver design with a larger middle barrel to create deep waves and unique styles. Tourmaline is a natural gemstone that delivers the most hair-conditioning ions that lock-in healthier-looking styles with superb manageability and body. Nano-ceramic technology allow… |
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U9 1.75 Inch Titanium / Tourmaline Ceramic Digital Wet to Dry Flat Iron – Dual Voltage … |
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TS-2 TS601 Edge Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic 1875 Watt Dryer with Free 6 Professional TS-2 Detailer Minature Styling Iron $84.95 TS-2 Edge Profession Series Tourmaline-infused 1875 watt dryer with Ceramic/Tourmaline/Ionic technology. Extended motor life and turbo power. FAR- INFRARED TECHNOLOGY gently and evenly heats hair from the inside out. CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY emits negative ions, which reduce static and frizz. TOURMALINE INFUSED components steam dry hair, locking in moisture and adding softness. Superb for detangling and… |
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Bellissima C-H-I-D Titanium Ionic Flat Iron Ionic * Titanium * Heats up to 500º * Anti-stick coating * Superb level of straightening * Ergonomic design * Can be used on damp or dry hair… |
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HI-SHINE C-H-I-D ST 3 Ceramic Ionic Hair Straightener Ionic * Heats up to 500º * Anti-stick coating * Superb level of straightening * Professional for Hair Salon * Ergonomic design… |
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