Fun Facts about Pink Tourmaline, the Modern October Birthstone

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Those lucky enough to be born in October have a modern (pink tourmaline) and a tradition (opal) birthstone. We’ve written about opal last year, so thought we would delve into the beautiful pink tourmaline. In addition to being a birthstone of October, it is also the gift for the 8^th wedding anniversary. Read on for more fun facts about pink tourmaline.

Pink tourmaline stones vary from pastel to vivid pink in color.
The most desirable pink tourmaline gemstones are those with an intense, vibrant pink hue.
Pink tourmaline is one of the rarest shades found in the tourmaline family.
Watermelon tourmaline, named for its pink center surrounded by an outer green “rind.”
Pink tourmaline has a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it a perfect choice for different types of jewelry.
Tourmaline comes in many different colors and was misidentified as other stones based on color until the development of modern mineralogy in the 1800s.
Pink tourmaline has the ability to become electrically charged by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper.
It symbolizes love, compassion, and tenderness.
Clean your pink tourmaline regularly with mild soap and warm water and get your jewelry checked by your favorite jeweler at least yearly.

Stop into Bridgewaters – we would love to help you find a perfect pink tourmaline!