Tourmaline Jewelry — Handcrafted October Birthstone Pieces

Tourmaline is one of the most colorful gemstones in the world, available in virtually every color from pink and green to blue, black, and watermelon (pink and green in the same crystal). Pink tourmaline is the shade most associated with October birthdays. Tourmaline scores 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it more durable than opal and well suited for everyday jewelry. At Erin Gallagher Jewelry, every tourmaline piece is handcrafted in Colorado using 14K gold, gold-fill, or recycled sterling silver. Browse our full collection of tourmaline necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings.

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Tourmaline Necklaces

Solitaire pendants, bezel-set stations, and layering chains featuring pink tourmaline in 14K gold, gold-fill, and sterling silver.

Tourmaline Earrings

Studs, huggies, drops, and threaders set in 14K gold or sterling silver. Pink tourmaline's warm color adds a soft, romantic accent to any ear stack.

Tourmaline Bracelets

Station bracelets, bezel chains, and birthstone links that stack easily. Handcrafted in Colorado and ships gift-ready.

Tourmaline Rings

Stackable bands, bezel-set solitaires, and modern statement rings. Tourmaline's Mohs 7 to 7.5 hardness makes it suitable for daily ring wear with reasonable care.

For the full October birthstone story and comparison with opal, visit the October Birthstone Jewelry hub.

What Makes Our Tourmaline Jewelry Special

• Handcrafted in Colorado, USA with responsibly sourced tourmaline
• Set in 14K gold, gold-fill, or recycled sterling silver
• Ships gift-ready in eco-friendly packaging with gift bag, tissue, cleaning cloth, and card
• Free shipping on all U.S. orders over $150
• Design your own custom piece through GemBar
• 4.7-star rating across 2,656+ reviews

Tourmaline: The October Birthstone

Tourmaline is the modern October birthstone, added to the official list in 1952 alongside the traditional October stone, opal. Pink tourmaline is the color most associated with October birthdays. Tourmaline is also the traditional gemstone gift for an 8th wedding anniversary. Explore our full October birthstone collection featuring both tourmaline and opal, or browse birthstone gifts for every month.

The Perfect Tourmaline Gift

Tourmaline jewelry makes a thoughtful gift for October birthdays, an 8th wedding anniversary, or anyone who loves pink gemstone color. A tourmaline necklace or pair of tourmaline earrings arrives gift-ready in our eco-friendly packaging with gift bag, tissue, cleaning cloth, and card. For a personalized touch, build a custom piece through GemBar.

Tourmaline Meaning and Properties

Tourmaline is a crystalline boron silicate mineral that comes in virtually every color. The name comes from the Sinhalese word toramalli, meaning "stone of mixed colors," because a single tourmaline crystal can contain multiple colors. Tourmaline scores 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable enough for all types of jewelry with reasonable care.

Pink tourmaline (also called rubellite when deeply saturated) gets its color from manganese and lithium. Green tourmaline contains iron and titanium. Blue tourmaline (indicolite) is one of the rarer varieties. Watermelon tourmaline shows pink in the center with green on the outside, resembling a cross-section of watermelon. The rare Paraiba tourmaline, with its neon blue-green color, is one of the most valuable colored gemstones in the world.

Tourmaline has an unusual physical property: it becomes electrically charged when heated or rubbed (pyroelectric and piezoelectric). This property was known to Dutch traders in the 1700s who used heated tourmaline to draw ash from their pipes, earning it the nickname "ash puller." Throughout history, tourmaline has been confused with other gemstones. A famous "ruby" in the Russian crown jewels was later identified as red tourmaline (rubellite).

Tourmaline is rarely treated. Occasional heat treatment or irradiation may be used to improve color, but this is far less common than with many other gemstones. Major sources include Brazil, Madagascar, the United States (California and Maine), Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.

Read our full guide: Tourmaline Meaning, Properties, and Care.

Heart Chakra and Emotional Healing

Pink tourmaline is connected to the Heart Chakra (4th Chakra), the energy center that governs love, compassion, and emotional balance. In crystal healing traditions, pink tourmaline is used to promote self-love, heal emotional wounds, release stress and anxiety, and open the heart to new relationships. It is considered a stone of compassion, gentleness, and emotional resilience.

Tourmaline and Zodiac Signs

As an October birthstone, tourmaline is associated with Libra (September 23 through October 22) and Scorpio (October 23 through November 21). For Libra, pink tourmaline is thought to promote balance, harmony, and clarity in relationships. For Scorpio, it is said to support emotional depth, transformation, and honest self-expression. Explore our zodiac jewelry collection for pieces designed around specific signs.