Tourmaline is a colorful gemstone and the fifth largest gemstone after diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Rubellite is a tourmaline with red tones such as pink, peach red, rose red, crimson, and purplish red. But in nature, it is mainly produced in tan, maroon, dark red, etc., and the hue changes greatly. In mineralogy, it mainly belongs to tourmaline.
Origin:
Brazil, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, the United States, Nigeria, Namibia, Zimbabwe and other countries.
Use:
Tang Taizong(Second emperor of the Tang Dynasty), his jade seal is made of tourmaline.
Cixi (Empress Dowager) has countless treasures in her life, especially her obsession with red tourmaline. Even the court beads and top-wearing flower quills of important officials of the court are made of red tourmaline strings. Therefore, rubellite became a symbol of power at that time.
Today, rubellite is mainly used in jewelry design, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, etc.
Meaning:
1. The red tourmaline symbolizes enthusiasm and unrestrainedness, and corresponds to the heart chakra. The red tourmaline jewelry is very popular with female friends.
2. Rubellite represents auspiciousness, optimism, good luck and joy.
3. Rubellite can attract love and enhance the opposite sex. Give a red tourmaline pendant to the opposite sex, with the effect of expressing love.
4. Rubellite can stimulate people's sympathy, awaken people's inner love, make people more emotional, and strengthen people's affinity.
5. Rubellite is easy to inspire courage. For those who often need to deal with the public or work, wearing rubellite jewelry can enhance personal charm and leadership, attract more popularity and gain people's support.
Maintainance:
1. Tourmaline has a high brittleness and avoids bumping. Avoid exposure to heat and hot water (color will fade) and don't wear it in the shower.
2. Do not put tourmaline jewelry and other jewelry in the same drawer to avoid friction and wear.
3. If you wear tourmaline for a long time, it will be stained with oil and sweat secreted by the human body, thus losing its luster, so it is best to clean it once a month. The cleaning method is very simple, just soak it in water for a few hours, and then use a soft absorbent cloth to wipe.