This ring features a natural tourmaline gemstone set in sterling silver. Tourmaline is a complex borosilicate mineral that occurs in a wide range of colors, often forming elongated, striated crystals.
Details:
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Material: Natural tourmaline set in sterling silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper)
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Appearance: Vibrant, polished stone, color may vary from pink, green, or multicolored
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Formation: Forms in igneous and metamorphic rocks through boron-rich fluids
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Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 7–7.5; vitreous luster
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Educational Value: Demonstrates mineral diversity, crystal growth, and the effects of trace elements on color
A striking sterling silver tourmaline ring that combines natural beauty with geological insight.