{"product_id":"natural-tourmaline-gemstone-necklace","title":"Natural Tourmaline Gemstone Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Tourmaline Gemstone Necklace featuring multi-colored tourmaline beads in various shapes and sizes. Natural Tourmaline Gemstone Necklace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTourmaline is the newer October birthstone. The name Tourmaline comes from an ancient Sinhalese word turmali, meaning \"a mixed color precious stone,\" or turamali, meaning \"something small from the earth.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of Tourmaline's most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper. This property of pyroelectricity (from heat) or piezoelectricity (from pressure or rubbing) was well-known to the Dutch traders of the 1700s who used Tourmaline to pull ash from their Meerschaum pipes, calling the stone Aschentrekker, or \"ash puller\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing includes one 5 Strand Necklace per order*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGemstone: Natural Tourmaline\u003cbr\u003eColor: Multi-Color\u003cbr\u003eTransparency: Transparent - Semi-transparent\u003cbr\u003eShape: Polished Oval Bead\u003cbr\u003eStone Size (mm): 6x4-8x6mm\u003cbr\u003eTotal Carat Weight: 489cts\u003cbr\u003eLength: 18-22\"\u003cbr\u003eTreatment: None\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 6143267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Special Considerations: Warm, soapy water is the best method for cleaning tourmaline. The use of ultrasonic and steam cleaners is not recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taj Mahal Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700898861103,"sku":"6143267","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7411\/0255\/files\/tourmaline-gemstone-necklace-8989097.jpg?v=1753832619","url":"https:\/\/www.tajmahalgems.com\/products\/natural-tourmaline-gemstone-necklace","provider":"Taj Mahal Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}