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Pink tourmaline & pearl necklace
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£1,800
Pink tourmaline & pearl necklace
This 16-inch-long necklace is a beautiful balance of white rondel pearls with bunches of opulent pink tourmaline. There are 22 pearls, the largest at the front being almost 13mm. The pearls have a white base with pinkish to blue tones, a smooth surface, and a luscious lustre. Discover more about pearls.
Tourmaline is the newer October birthstone.
The name comes from the Sinhalese word toramalli, which means “stone with mixed colours” because it often has multiple colours in one crystal. Very few gems match tourmaline’s dazzling array of colours. Perhaps this is why ancient mystics believed this October birthstone could inspire artistic expression.
Tourmaline was often mistaken for other gemstones because of its vast range of colours. One of the “rubies” in the Russian crown jewels, the “Caesar’s Ruby” pendant, is actually red (rubellite) tourmaline. A Spanish conquistador found green tourmaline crystals in Brazil in the 1500s and confused the stones with emeralds. These and other cases of mistaken identity continued for centuries until scientists recognised tourmaline as a distinct mineral species in the 1800s.
These tourmalines are excellent quality material, perfectly faceted for extra sparkle. Each bunch has four strings.
With a lifelong dedication to gemstones, David & Nicola have honed their craft at the internationally renowned Gem-A, earning the prestigious DGA. Their extensive collection of exquisite natural gems is at your disposal. We are happy to present a selection and guide you through the technical and aesthetic considerations. Rest assured, your design and stone will be a unique and stunning masterpiece tailored to your lifestyle and a source of ongoing delight. Perfect as a gift, our earrings and bracelets are equally enchanting.
David’s designs are a testament to modern elegance, crafted for life and unmistakably his own. With international acclaim, his iconic ring stacks have graced the pages of Elle, Vogue, V&A, and the TATE, among others, solidifying their status as true works of art.
In his younger years, David trained as a scientific and medical instrument maker in Cambridge and subsequently as an aircraft engineer. Importantly, this provided him with a unique perspective on precision manufacturing, which he then applied to jewellery making.
16-inch total length, silver ball catch.
