{"product_id":"natural-tourmaline-necklace","title":"Natural Tourmaline Necklace - Unique Gemstone Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Tourmaline Necklace - Unique Gemstone Jewelry Tourmaline 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.\" Natural Tourmaline Necklace featuring vibrant multi-colored tourmaline beads on a stylish display. \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): 6x4-5x7mm\u003cbr\u003eTotal Carat Weight: 230cts\u003cbr\u003eLength: 18-22\"\u003cbr\u003eTreatment: None\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 6143265\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\u003eWe are wholesalers of only the highest quality natural precious and semi-precious gemstones. We have a full disclosure policy regarding any treatments and durability concerns. Questions about an item? Don't hesitate to send us a note; we respond within the day!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taj Mahal Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700702089263,"sku":"6143265","price":172.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7411\/0255\/files\/natural-tourmaline-necklace-6050123.jpg?v=1753832619","url":"https:\/\/www.tajmahalgems.com\/products\/natural-tourmaline-necklace","provider":"Taj Mahal Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}