Natural Gemstones: Reference Facts

Rubellite Tourmaline

Rubellite is the strong pink-red color variety of tourmaline. The name "Rubellite" derived from the Latin word "rubellus", which means "reddish". This especially beautiful gemstone is found in strong pink, shocking pink, purplish red, red, and ruby-red. Rubellite Tourmaline commands a higher price than pink tourmaline because it is rarer and highly coveted. This gemstone looks great and shines in all lighting environments.

Like emerald, inclusions in rubellite are common. Rubellite tourmaline is a type III gemstone; stones with inclusions that are visible but do not affect the durability or beauty of the gemstone are acceptable. When determining the quality, color is the most important criteria. Besides Paraiba tourmaline, rubellite is considered the most expensive of the tourmaline family, and stones that are eye-clean will be the most valued.

Because of its beauty and seductive color, rubellite tourmaline is highly coveted and always in strong demand. There is hardly any other stone that occurs in such a beautiful color range from strong pink to red. This is a stone for gemstone lovers and collectors.

Rubellite tourmaline is perfect gemstone for beautiful jewelry and rare gemstone collection. It is very durable, most valuable and desirable gemstone. Rubellite tourmaline is believed to instill courage and a strong will in the wearer.