The name tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese word "turmali", which means "stone of mixed colors". This gemstone is found in a variety of hues from pink to green, blue, yellow and even black. The history of tourmaline goes back centuries. It was already known and used in jewelry by the ancient Egyptians, who believed that the stone passed through a rainbow during its formation, capturing a range of colors. The Romans also believed that tourmaline had magical and protective powers.
