Rubellite is one of the most prized varieties of tourmaline, known for its rich red, raspberry, pinkish-red and purplish-red colors. While tourmaline occurs in nearly every color, fine rubellite stands out for the intensity and saturation of its red tones.
When selecting a loose rubellite or red tourmaline gemstone, we look closely at color, clarity and cut. Tourmaline can become overly dark when it isn't oriented or cut properly, so a good cut is important for bringing out the stone's color, brilliance and personality.
Rubellite vs. Red Tourmaline
The terms aren't necessarily interchangeable. Rubellite is a red variety of tourmaline, but not every reddish tourmaline is considered fine rubellite. The name is generally associated with stones displaying strong pinkish-red, red or purplish-red color rather than simply tourmaline with a slight red or pink appearance.
Ultimately, we recommend choosing the gemstone for its beauty rather than getting too caught up in the name on the label.
Custom Rubellite Jewelry
The stones in this collection are offered as loose rubellite and red tourmaline gemstones, giving you the opportunity to choose the gem before the jewelry.
Once you've found the right stone, our family can create a custom rubellite ring or pendant around its individual shape, size and color. A custom setting allows the design to complement the gemstone rather than trying to fit a unique stone into a standard mounting.
Choose your rubellite or red tourmaline first, and we'll help you turn it into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.
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