Is Tourmaline a Hard Gem?

Hardness is one of the most frequently asked questions about Maine tourmaline. Of all the gems known, tourmaline is in the top twenty for hardness, making it a very hard, very durable gem, excellent to wear in rings and all types of jewelry. Even with a hardness of 7 1/2 special care should be taken while wearing any colored gem. With the purchase of any Maine tourmaline comes with a free copy of Cross' Wear Care Guide for Rings and Other Fine Jewelry.

Lifestyle Questions: Before making any final decision on a ring design, ask yourself how you intend to wear the ring. Some designs, although beautiful, do not fit the desired intended wear. Tourmaline worn often or during specific types of activities (see Wear Care Guide) can be expected to show wear on facet junctions. We will be pleased to discuss frequency of wear and appropriate activities for wearing of tourmaline.

1. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 7mm by 5mm oval tourmaline (.58 carat) set in 14K yellow gold by-pass mounting. Six full-cut diamonds equaling .30 carat total weight. Twelve channel set diamonds in shank. #R8650 $1,175.00 - $1,595.00+

2. Pink and Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring .67 carat round pink tourmaline, .68 carat round green tourmaline, six channel set diamonds (.16 carat total weight) in 14K yellow gold. #R8763 $1,000.00 - $1,350.00+

3. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 2.54 carat emerald cut pink tourmaline, two diamonds equal .28 carat total weight. Set in 18K yellow gold single shank mounting. #R8765 $1,700.00 - $2,295.00+

4. Bi-Color Tourmaline Ring Not available as shown. Ask about similar designs

5.Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 1.83 carat oval tourmaline surrounded by eight diamonds, total weight .24 carat. Set in 18K yellow gold cluster design. #R8428 $1,925.00 - $2,625.00+

6. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 3.56 carat (11mm by 9mm) cushion cut tourmaline set with fourteen diamonds (.18 carat total weight) in 18K yellow gold #R8764 $2,050.00 - $2,775.00+

7. Blue-Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 2.63 carat tourmaline set in 18K yellow gold with 14 diamonds equaling .70 carat. #R8474 $3,000.00 - $4,050.00+

8. Apple-Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 7.79 carat tourmaline with ten diamonds equaling .24 carat. Set in 18K yellow gold. #R8649 $4,300.00 - $5,815.00+

9. Deep Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 3.11 carat (9.5mm by 7.3mm) tourmaline set with six diamonds equaling .16 carat in 18K yellow gold. #A696 $1,550.00 - $2,095.00+

10. Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 4.42 carats oval tourmaline with two pear shaped diamonds (.30 carat total weight) Set in 18K yellow gold. #R8562 $2,400.00 - $3,240.00+

11. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 6.68 carat (13mm by 11 mm) deep pink tourmaline set with ten diamonds equaling .25 carat. l8k yellow gold mounting. #R8587 $4,300.00 - $5,815.00+

12. Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 2.09 carat (9mm by 7mm) tourmaline set with six diamonds equaling .19 carats in 18K yellow gold. #R8589 $2,500.00 $3,375.00+

13. Pink and Green Tourmaline Bracelet 1.38 carat total weight. Five tourmaline ranging in size from 3.5mm to 4.5mm set in double rope, l4k yellow gold bracelet #A6071 $1,100.00 - $1,485.00+

14. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Enhancer 1.24 carat (9mm by 7mm) tourmaline and seven diamonds (. 16 carat total weight) set in 14K yellow gold. Hinged bale permits attachment to pearls or to gold chain. #R8614 $825.00 - $1,115.00+

15. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant 4.33 carat fancy pear-shape set in 18K yellow gold with five diamonds .085 carat total weight. #R8682 $1,700.00 - $2,295.00+

16. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 3.04 carat oval tourmaline set with ten diamonds (.20 carat total weight), 18K yellow gold. #R8564 $2,150.00 - $2,915.00+

17. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Enhancer .98 carat tourmaline and nine diamonds equaling .24 carat set in 14K yellow gold antique style enhancer. Ideal for use on pearl necklace or gold chain. #R8615 $950.00 - $1,285.00+

18. Deep Green Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant 5.90 carat emerald-cut tourmaline set in 18K yellow gold with five diamonds .085 carat total weight. #R6763 $2,500.00 - $3,375.00+

19. Deep Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 11.67 carat deep burgundy cushion-cut tourmaline surrounded with twenty-four diamonds equaling .72 carat. Handmade 18 K yellow gold ring. #R6644 $7,400.00 - $9,990.00+

20. Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Pin four 3.5mm round pink tourmaline .58 carat total weight with sixteen 4mm cultured pearls in classic circle pin design. 14K yellow gold. #R7457 $825.00 - $1,115.00+

21. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Enhancer 1.33 carat pear shaped tourmaline in 14K yellow gold antique style enhancer mounting with six diamonds equaling .16 carat #R8626 $900.00 - $1,215.00+

22. Green Tourmaline Pendant 1.02 carat pear-shaped tourmaline in free-form, 14K yellow gold mounting. #R7415 Discontinued

23. Bi-Color Tourmaline and Diamond Enhancer 13.78 carat (9.7mm by 13.6mm) set with six diamonds (total weight equals .165 carat) in 18K yellow gold enhancer. #R7538 One of a kind, please call for similar designs.

24. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant 2.40 carat oval tourmaline with one .06 carat diamond in 18K yellow gold mounting. #R8521 $850.00 - $1,150.00+

25. Pink and Green Tourmaline Pendant 4 carat emerald-cut pink tourmaline with 1 carat trillion-cut green and one diamond (.10 carat) in 18K yellow gold pendant mounting. $1,985.00 - $2,685.00+

26. Green Tourmaline and Diamond Enhancer .93 carat tourmaline 6.5mm round) set in antique style eight-prong mounting with 11 diamonds (.11 carat total weight) in 14K yellow gold. #R8617 $725.00 - $985.00+

27. Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant 4.08 carat fancy-cut tourmaline set with one marquis diamond (.10 carat) and two round diamonds (.06 carat total) in 18K yellow gold mounting. #R8680 $1,850.00 - $2,500.00+

28. Green Tourmaline Ring .89 carat (8x6mm) pear-shape tourmaline set in free-form 14K yellow gold ring. #R8656 discontinued

29. Pink and Green Tourmaline Bracelet Five 7mm by 5mm oval tourmaline (3.63 carats total weight) set in Cross' Hugs and Kisses Bracelet. 14K yellow gold. #R9921 $1,975.00 - $2,675.00+

How to Order

What is a Portfolio?
This portfolio is a snapshot of a portion of our Maine tourmaline collection as of 1996. Many of these pieces we are still making and are available. Some of these designs are one-of-a-kind and once sold will never be available again. Because this is a portfolio, review the styles, select several possibilities, then give us a call.

Scale
For scale: print this page and lay an American penny beneath the picture. The outside diameter of the penny is approximately the outside diameter of the ring.

About Pricing
All prices were current as of 1996. Prices on replacements are likely to be higher. Call for availability and confirmation of current pricing. As time passes and pieces are recreated, weights and grades of gems can vary and thus subsequent pieces and prices may vary from our printed price guide. Because of the unique color of Maine tourmaline, the color may also vary on subsequent pieces. Part of what makes Maine tourmaline special is its very individual color.

Finger Size
Most of our rings are a size 6 1/2. We recommend you receive your selection in the existing size. This allows us to ship your selection immediately and gives you the opportunity to be certain you and the recipient are thrilled with the design. After presentation, we will be delighted to change the size for you.

Calling Hours
9:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday, Thursday evenings until 8pm Eastern Standard Time, 1-800-433-2988

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