tourmaline
noun
tour·ma·line
ˈtu̇r-mə-lən 
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that consists of a complex borosilicate and is valued as a gem when transparent and cut
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The actress chose not to wear a necklace with the look, opting instead for a set of jewelry by Bulgari including high jewelry earrings in pink gold and featuring diamonds, pink tourmalines, morganites and mandarin garnets.
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Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
And a lot of people are using irons that are actually not professional grade or are not tourmaline and can perpetuate heat damage.
—Akili King, Essence, 20 Mar. 2024
The spring sale will include some of the finest Burmese rubies, Colombian emeralds, red spinels, and Paraiba tourmalines, according to Phillips.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
The pink tourmaline tiara, a gift from Queen Maria Theresa of Sardinia to Princess Elisabeth of Saxony in 1850, remained in the family’s possession as well.
—Elisabetta Caprotti, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024
Today, hopeful fiancés are pinning on being proposed to with a tourmaline, emerald or sapphire instead.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024
The story of Paraiba tourmaline—particularly the variety from Brazil, although lookalike tourmalines from Mozambique discovered in the early 2000s are also highly sought after—looms large in Tucson, where the competition for rare and precious stones fresh to market is as fierce as ever.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Amide fabric, jade, tourmaline Timer: Yes Heat settings: 9
Pro: EMF-blocking; great for taller users
Cons: The stones can be uncomfortable to lie on (reviewers suggest using it on a soft surface like a bed); heavier than other options.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2024
The Flow collection includes pieces made with antique diamonds, sapphire and tourmaline.
—Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2024
Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
And a lot of people are using irons that are actually not professional grade or are not tourmaline and can perpetuate heat damage.
—Akili King, Essence, 20 Mar. 2024
The spring sale will include some of the finest Burmese rubies, Colombian emeralds, red spinels, and Paraiba tourmalines, according to Phillips.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
The pink tourmaline tiara, a gift from Queen Maria Theresa of Sardinia to Princess Elisabeth of Saxony in 1850, remained in the family’s possession as well.
—Elisabetta Caprotti, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024
Today, hopeful fiancés are pinning on being proposed to with a tourmaline, emerald or sapphire instead.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024
The story of Paraiba tourmaline—particularly the variety from Brazil, although lookalike tourmalines from Mozambique discovered in the early 2000s are also highly sought after—looms large in Tucson, where the competition for rare and precious stones fresh to market is as fierce as ever.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Amide fabric, jade, tourmaline Timer: Yes Heat settings: 9
Pro: EMF-blocking; great for taller users
Cons: The stones can be uncomfortable to lie on (reviewers suggest using it on a soft surface like a bed); heavier than other options.
—Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2024
The Flow collection includes pieces made with antique diamonds, sapphire and tourmaline.
—Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Sinhalese toramalli carnelian
First Known Use
1759, in the meaning defined above
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“Tourmaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourmaline. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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tourmaline
noun
tour·ma·line
ˈtu̇r-mə-lən
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that makes a striking gem when transparent and cut
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