The gemstone tourmaline is the official birthstone for October as adopted by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. Its the tradidional birthstone for October, the stone for the Zodiac sign of Leo, and the accepted gem for the 8th wedding anniversary. These stones are 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Cat's Eye Tourmaline exhibits a "cats eye" effect similar to what is commonly seen in tiger's eye cabochons. Chrome Tourmaline is colored by chromium resulting in a beautiful green stone that is often confused with emerald or the tsavorite garnet.

Tourmaline is believed to strengthen the body and spirit, especially the nervous system, blood, and lymphs. It is also thought to inspire creativity and was used extensively as a tailsman by artists and writers.

24.95 ct. tourmaline cats-eye $873.00	green cats-eye tourmaline cab $493.00	pair green tourmaline cats-eyes $878.00	bicolor 12 ct. tourmaline $992.00
10 ct. bicolor tourmaline $848.00	bicolored tourmaline gem $448.00	25 ct. bicolor tourmaline $1,038.00	23 ct. bicolor tourmaline $928.00
bicolor tourmaline 19 cts. $760.00	24 ct. tourmaline bicolor gem $960.00	bicolor 15 ct. tourmaline $600.00	7 ct. bicolor tourmaline $296.00
bicolored tourmaline gemstone $280.00	5.7 ct. tourmaline $230.00	tourmaline bicolor 5.6 ct. $224.00

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