Pink Tourmaline Round Rose-Cut Cabochon

This round, rose-cut pink tourmaline cabochon makes an appealing choice for jewelry of all types. Use the gemstone as an accent, in matched pairs for earrings or pair it with gems in complementary colors of reds and purples, such as garnets and amethyst. Pink tourmaline derives its color from its manganese content; our pink tourmaline presents a soft, rosy color. This gemstone displays veil-like inclusions. Tourmaline is one of the birthstones for October. Gems known as tourmaline generally come from elbaite, one member of the larger tourmaline family of minerals. Gem tourmaline is hard and usually transparent, with a range of colors coming from trace minerals specific to the source location of each particular gemstone. A favorite of yesteryear, this rose-cut faceting features a flat base (no pavilion) and a crown made up of triangular facets.