No gem wears more colors than tourmaline. Its name comes from a Sinhalese word meaning “stone of mixed colors,” and it earns it completely, appearing in nearly every shade imaginable: rich greens, hot pinks, deep reds, blues, and even single crystals that blend two colors at once, like the beloved “watermelon” tourmaline — green without and pink within. So varied is it that for centuries many tourmalines were mistaken for other gems entirely, their true identity unknown.
The most extraordinary member of the family is the Paraiba tourmaline, first discovered in the 1980s in the Brazilian state of that name. Colored by traces of copper, the Paraiba glows with an electric, almost neon blue-green unlike anything else in the mineral world, seeming to hold its own inner light. It is among the rarest and most sought-after gems on earth, and its discovery gave the whole tourmaline family a new and dazzling reputation.
Because of its endless variety, tourmaline has come to symbolize creativity, individuality, and the joyful diversity of nature. It was believed to inspire artistic expression and to protect its wearer, and its natural ability to hold an electric charge when warmed only deepened its air of quiet magic. It is a stone for those who delight in color and character rather than convention.
As one of the birthstones of October, tourmaline offers its wearer a whole spectrum to choose from — a gem of imagination, balance, and self-expression. It has long been given to celebrate individuality and the beauty of a spirit that refuses to be defined by a single shade.
At D Asghar, we treasure tourmaline for its boundless palette, and above all for the rare fire of the Paraiba. Each stone is chosen for the purity and life of its color — a celebration of nature at its most inventive.