Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of tourmaline gemstones, each one hand-selected and expertly cut by Steve Moriarty and the artisans at Moriarty’s Gem Art. Known for its dazzling range of colors—from deep forest greens and rich rubellites to neon Paraíba blues—tourmaline is one of nature’s most versatile and captivating gems.
Tourmaline is a wonderful stone that comes in many colors or the rainbow. This gemstone is available in so many colors, that it's the favorite stone of many, as you can have a huge collection of Tourmaline, but not one will look the same. The two most popular colors are pink and green tourmaline. Other popular gemstone colors are watermelon, black and blue Tourmaline. The name tourmaline comes from the Singhalese words 'tura mali'. In translation, this means something like 'stone with mixed colors', referring to the color spectrum of this gemstone, which outdoes that of all other precious stones. You can find almost and shape or size gemstone you are looking for below, all cut by master gem cutters Steve & Larry Moriarty. Michael Moriarty will be cutting more Tourmaline in the future as well, and we have many other colors available in our retail store at Moriarty's Gem Art. Have more questions? See our Tourmaline Guide here.
Tourmaline is prized for its incredible color variety—no other gemstone family offers such a broad spectrum. From electric pinks and neon greens to vivid blues and multi-colored “watermelon” stones, tourmaline’s diversity and brilliance make it a favorite among collectors and jewelry designers alike.
This phenomenon occurs naturally as the crystal forms under changing temperature and chemical conditions. The most famous example is Watermelon Tourmaline, which displays a pink core surrounded by green—just like a slice of watermelon. Each multicolor gem is completely unique.
Yes. Tourmaline ranks 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for rings, pendants, and earrings. However, because it can have natural inclusions, care should be taken to avoid sharp impacts or exposure to extreme heat.
Tourmaline is often associated with balance, protection, and creativity. Each color carries its own energy—green is said to attract prosperity, pink inspires love and compassion, and black tourmaline is believed to shield against negativity.
