Ruby & Tourmaline Necklace – PINK

Ruby & Tourmaline Necklace – PINK

Symbolism of the Ruby: Creativity – Energy – Passion
Symbolism of the Pink Tourmaline: Love – Gentleness – Compassion

Our Limited Edition Necklaces:

Discover our Limited Edition creations, featuring a blend of semi-precious stones. The delicate details of our necklaces highlight the natural beauty of the minerals. Each of these necklaces has been carefully crafted to bring harmony and refined elegance. Give free rein to your creativity and express your individuality through these one-of-a-kind pieces. Wear them on their own for a touch of subtlety or layer them to create a personalised look. Gold-plated haematite adds a touch of sparkle.

The ruby:

The name ‘ruby’ derives from the Latin ‘rubeus’, meaning ‘red’. It is a red gemstone belonging to the corundum family. Its colour is due to the presence of chromium. Rubies have been mined in Burma (now Myanmar) for over 2,000 years. The Mogok mines in Burma are renowned for having produced some of the finest rubies in the world. In India, the ruby is known by the Sanskrit names ‘ratnaraj’ or ‘king of gemstones’. It is also known as ‘Ratnanayaka’, which means ‘leader of gemstones’. It was believed that its colour reflected the presence of an unquenchable inner fire. In Christian tradition, the ruby is associated with the symbolism of the blood of Christ and was even used to adorn the rings of cardinals until the Second Vatican Council. It is also mentioned in the Qur’an. Other red gemstones have long been passed off as rubies, as evidenced by the story of the Ruby of Timur. In reality a red spinel, this 361-carat gem is set in the throne of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Its eventful history is linked to Imperial India and the Kingdom of England.
The main ruby deposits are found in Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Tourmalines:

Tourmalines come in a wide variety of colours. Their name derives from the Sinhalese word ‘Turmali’, meaning ‘stone of mixed colours’. They have often been mistaken for other gemstones. In Brazil, green tourmaline was long mistaken for emerald during the colonial era. Some crystals have a colour that creates an effect known as ‘watermelon tourmaline’, with a pink interior and a green exterior. The rarest and most expensive variety is the Brazilian Paraíba tourmaline, with its intense blue colour. Pink tourmaline was particularly prized by Tzu Hsi, the Chinese Empress (1860–1908). It is said that she owned a large collection of them. It also adorns the Russian crown jewels. Tourmaline possesses unique properties that have intrigued scientists for centuries. Over 2,300 years ago, the philosopher Theophrastus wrote about the ‘lyngurion’ – probably a tourmaline – which had the property of attracting small objects such as straw, ash or pieces of wood when heated. This characteristic, known as pyroelectricity, results from the creation of an electric charge on one side of the mineral and an opposite charge on the other when it is heated. This ability led the Dutch in the 18th century to name tourmaline “asshentrekker” or “ash-puller”. Furthermore, certain tourmaline crystals can generate an electric charge when pressure is applied along their principal axis. This phenomenon is known as piezoelectricity. This property has found numerous applications in pressure-measuring equipment, including that used in submarines and other military equipment. Tourmalines are complex silicates that form in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Their varied chemical composition results in a wide range of colours. Impurities and inclusions often play a role in the colouring of tourmalines.
The main sources of tourmaline are: Brazil, Mozambique, Madagascar, Nigeria, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Namibia, Pakistan, the USA, Russia, Kenya…