Captured® Pink Tourmaline Orb Pendant
Bright pink tourmaline — saturated, vivid — Captured® in 18k gold. Worn anywhere.
For collectors who prefer flexibility when buying pieces priced $2500 and up, arrangements for 2-4 payment installments are available. Contact Hilary to discuss options.
About the stone: Tourmaline
A single mineral family with a stunning array of colors. A single crystal may grow with several distinct color zones, creating dramatic transitions. The only common mineral to form three-sided prisms. Saturated, varied, singular.
Type
Boron silicate group
Mohs hardness
7–7.5
Colors & varieties
Every color; pink (rubellite), green (verdelite), bicolor and watermelon, black (schorl)
Origins
Brazil, Nigeria, Mozambique, Afghanistan, United States (Maine, California, historic)
Birthstone
October
Anniversary
8th
Care
Tourmaline is usually stable enough to withstand light and most chemicals, but heat can be damaging. It is best cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft brush The use of ultrasonic and steam cleaners is not recommended.
The Orbs Collection
Most jewelry has a distinguishable front and back, but these otherworldly gemstone orbs command attention from every angle. Full spheres of stone bound in hand-formed frames, so the depth of color reads in the round. An orb turns with you and the light follows.
