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Beyond the big three, other gems in the blue, green, and red category are also perennial favorites. Green tourmaline has a hue that is slightly softer than emerald, and because it is generally available in larger sizes, it makes great statement earrings or rings. It is quite resistant to scratching, chipping, and cracking, making it an excellent choice for everyday wear. Tourmaline is said to possess natural healing properties that release a wholesome energy to all parts of the body, to encourage strength of spirit and calm the nerves.
Aqua Hues: 9.40ct Emerald Cut Aquamarine from Spark Creations & 8.90ct Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant.
Green Hues: Green Tourmaline and Diamond Drop Earrings & Mozambique Tourmaline and Diamond Ring.
Rubellite is also a type of tourmaline. It comes in dark pink to red colors and medium to dark tones. It is the most prized member of the tourmaline family because of its beauty and rarity. Because of its deep rich color, the gem is compared to the ruby. Rubellite rings are particularly sought-after as they wear well in almost any type of jewelry. Aquamarine has a special glow that seems to emanate from within. It reflects the color of earth’s life-giving forces — the sea on a warm tropical holiday or a cool iceberg in the Antarctic — generating wellness and vitality. Aquamarine was believed to have originated in the treasure chests of mermaids, who doled it out to protect and rejuvenate their favorite sailors.
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