{"title":"Tourmaline","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTourmaline: The Rainbow Bridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eTourmaline is the great chameleon of the mineral kingdom—a gemstone so diverse in color that for centuries, it wasn't even recognized as its own species. It possesses the most complex chemical formula of any gemstone (a Boron Silicate mixed with aluminum, iron, magnesium, and more), leading ancient gemologists to simply call it \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"330\"\u003eturmali\u003c\/i\u003e, a Sinhalese word meaning \"stone of mixed colors.\" But its true magic lies in physics: Tourmaline is \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"439\"\u003epyroelectric\u003c\/i\u003e. When heated or rubbed, the crystal becomes electrically charged, with one end becoming positive and the other negative. This distinct property allows it to attract dust and lightweight particles, earning it the nickname \"The Electric Stone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory is filled with cases of mistaken identity involving this gem. The famous \"Caesar's Ruby\" in the Russian Crown Jewels—a massive, raspberry-red stone the size of a pigeon's egg—was long thought to be a ruby, but modern testing revealed it to be Rubellite Tourmaline. In the 1700s, Dutch traders imported the stone from Sri Lanka not for jewelry, but for utility; they called it \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"384\"\u003eAschentrekker\u003c\/i\u003e (\"ash puller\") and used its electric charge to pull the ash out of their Meerschaum pipes. Yet, the Egyptians held a far more poetic view: they believed that when Tourmaline traveled from the earth’s heart up to the sun, it passed through a rainbow, absorbing all its colors along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFor the Armillas collection, Tourmaline is the \"Talisman of Alignment.\" Because it comes in every color of the spectrum, it is one of the few stones capable of clearing and balancing all the chakras simultaneously. Black Tourmaline (Schorl) is the ultimate bodyguard, absorbing negative energy, while Pink and Green Tourmalines (often found together in \"Watermelon\" slices) are powerful healers of the heart. It is a stone of reconciliation and compassion, radiating a gentle, protective energy that grounds the spirit while letting the heart soar. Wearing it is a reminder that you are a multifaceted being, capable of embodying every color of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSources:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEtymology:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eSinhalese Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e – \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eTurmali\u003c\/i\u003e (stone of mixed colors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Use:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eDutch East India Company Records\u003c\/i\u003e – The \"Aschentrekker\" (ash puller) phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegend:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003eEgyptian Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e – The legend of the stone passing through a rainbow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMineralogy:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eTheophrastus\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eGIA\u003c\/i\u003e – Pyroelectric properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-tourmaline-garnet-and-spinel-bracelet","title":"Black Tourmaline, Red Garnet and Spinel Bracelet","description":"Exude an air of timeless mystery and grounded strength with this exquisite Armillas creation. Deep, velvety spinel tubes harmonize with the fiery brilliance of red garnet and faceted spinel cubes, offering a sophisticated contrast of textures. This piece is a powerful statement of elegance, designed to empower and captivate with every movement.\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Tourmaline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Garnet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished Round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Spinel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaceted Cube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: All stones used are natural; therefore, slight variations in color and cut may occur.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Armillas Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45099946606729,"sku":"ARM-SH-BTRGRNSPN-4X13-MX","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"TRY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4525\/4537\/files\/13-FLMK6404.jpg?v=1766617737"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4525\/4537\/collections\/2a445a43-cb2d-4712-9a5b-084ebe6f98eb-1766796100.jpg?v=1766796165","url":"https:\/\/armillasdesign.com\/collections\/tourmaline.oembed","provider":"Armillas Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}