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Tourmaline gemstones are celebrated for their incredible variety of colors, which occur due to trace elements in their composition. Here are the main colors of tourmaline and their common names:

1. Pink Tourmaline

• Soft pink to deep magenta shades, often associated with love and compassion.

2. Green Tourmaline (Verdelite)

• Ranges from pale green to dark forest green, symbolizing vitality and growth.

3. Blue Tourmaline (Indicolite)

• Rare shades of teal to deep ocean blue, highly sought after by collectors.

4. Red Tourmaline (Rubellite)

• Intense red to reddish-pink hues, often mistaken for rubies.

5. Black Tourmaline (Schorl)

• Opaque black, prized for its protective and grounding properties.

6. Watermelon Tourmaline

• Features a pink center with a green outer rim, resembling a watermelon slice.

7. Yellow Tourmaline

• Bright golden to canary yellow hues, symbolizing joy and energy.

8. Colorless Tourmaline (Achroite)

• Transparent and rare, showcasing the purest form of tourmaline.

9. Brown Tourmaline (Dravite)

• Earthy brown shades with grounding and stabilizing energies.

10. Purple Tourmaline

• Soft lavender to deep violet tones, rare and often sought after for spiritual energy.

11. Paraiba Tourmaline

• Neon blue to greenish-blue hues caused by copper, one of the most valuable and rare varieties.

Tourmalines are unique because some can exhibit bi-color or tri-color zones and even change color under different lighting. Which type are you most interested in?