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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Black Tourmaline: For psychic protection Black tourmaline, considered a protective shield that can guard Cancer's psychic sensitivity, not only wards off negative energies but also promotes emotional stability.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The women had custom complementary rings made, one in rose gold, the other in white gold, with a band of purple amethyst, and a rainbow of gems (diamond, citrine, emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, pink sapphire) encircling a watermelon tourmaline stone.
—Kera Bolonik, New York Times, 7 June 2024
For an extra-special touch, some of her designs come embedded with semiprecious tourmaline and amethyst stones.
—Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
This device also combines ceramic and tourmaline technology to minimize frizz and heat damage.
—Shanna Shipin, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
The women had custom complementary rings made, one in rose gold, the other in white gold, with a band of purple amethyst, and a rainbow of gems (diamond, citrine, emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, pink sapphire) encircling a watermelon tourmaline stone.
—Kera Bolonik, New York Times, 7 June 2024
For an extra-special touch, some of her designs come embedded with semiprecious tourmaline and amethyst stones.
—Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
This device also combines ceramic and tourmaline technology to minimize frizz and heat damage.
—Shanna Shipin, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
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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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