When it comes to gemstones, few can rival tourmaline’s dazzling spectrum. Known as the “chameleon” of the gem world, tourmaline naturally occurs in more colors than any other gemstone species. From delicate pastels to vivid neons, its palette is so broad that it can sometimes be mistaken for other gems entirely. But what makes tourmaline so colorful, and what do these colors mean for collectors and jewelry lovers? Let’s take a journey through its rainbow. A Brief Introduction to Tourmaline The name “tourmaline” comes from the Sinhalese word turamali, meaning “stone with mixed colors”. This is fitting, as crystals can be a single hue, display multiple colors in different zones,…