Black tourmaline bracelet, seed bead shape

Well-being

Tourmaline is a borosilicate with a wide range of colors: black, green, blue, yellow, pink, red. The name tourmaline comes from Sinhalese (Sri Lanka) and means “stone of a thousand colors.” Tourmaline arrived late on the European continent. It was only cataloged by mineralogists in the 18th century.

It was imported from Ceylon to Holland to be cut from 1703. In China, Empress Tzu Hsi, who ruled from 1860 to 1908, exported pink tourmalines from Southern California. She particularly appreciated tourmalines and had many pieces of jewelry and decorative objects made.

Later, in Minas Gerais, Brazil, tourmalines of all colors were found. Paraíba tourmaline, with its extraordinary lagoon-blue color, is one of the rarest and most sought-after tourmalines.

In crystal healing, black tourmaline is considered one of the most powerful protection stones. It is said to protect against negative people and influences and is also used to protect living spaces.

Black tourmaline is a stone of stability and grounding. Associated with the Root Chakra, it grounds inconsistent people into a more stable lifestyle. It promotes balance and strengthens self-confidence and a sense of peace and security.

Tourmaline promotes centering and balances energies. It boosts vitality and strengthens self-control.

Crystal healers also believe that black tourmaline protects against static electricity and radio waves. It can be placed on the home’s electrical meter, near a computer or TV screen, or more generally near any electrical device that emits waves.

Blue tourmaline activates the throat and third-eye chakras. It is said to stimulate creativity and intuition. It helps dispel sadness and emotional blockages. Energy therapists particularly appreciate this stone, which is said to prevent negativity from clinging.

Paraíba tourmaline is said to have the same energetic properties as blue tourmaline, but with more power.

Green tourmaline is associated with the heart chakra. It promotes patience and compassion. Like all green stones, it is said to calm the mind and promote sleep.

Pink tourmaline is the stone associated with love. It is said to attract love. It encourages self-acceptance and dispels emotional pain. It’s also the stone of inner peace and relaxation.

Watermelon tourmaline is said to combine the properties of green tourmaline and pink tourmaline. It is associated with the heart chakra. It reduces anxiety and supports change and renewal.

Yellow tourmaline invites spiritual reflection. It stimulates the solar plexus chakra. It’s favorable for business and new projects.

Red tourmaline, or rubellite, is a stone of energy and vitality. It stimulates the sacral chakra and is said to intensify creativity in all its forms. Like all red stones, it is not recommended for people who are hot-tempered or authoritarian.

Warning: this product is not intended for therapeutic use and cannot replace medical treatment or supervision.

Cleansing and recharging

Cleansing:

Tourmaline can be cleansed by running it under water for a few minutes. To preserve the jewelry setting, we recommend fumigation instead with a palo santo stick or white sage. Burn the palo santo or sage and pass your jewelry over the smoke released. Don’t forget to air out the room well after fumigation.

Recharging:

Tourmaline can be recharged in the sun or by placing it in a quartz geode, on a quartz cluster or an amethyst druse. You can also use a Flower of Life charging plate