tourmaline
noun
tour·ma·line
| \ ˈtu̇r-mə-lən
, -ˌlēn\
, -ˌlēn\
Definition of tourmaline
: a mineral of variable color that consists of a complex borosilicate and is valued as a gem when transparent and cut
Examples of tourmaline in a Sentence
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Here: the Magnitude necklace with 107-plus carats of Mozambique ruby beads mixed with cabochon rubies, watercolor tourmalines, turquoise amazonites, onyx, and diamonds. — Vogue, "Haute Couture Jewelry Report: A New Generation Alights," 9 July 2019 There’s no proof that rose quartz really brings love, or that citrine generates energy, or that tourmaline can banish negativity. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, "Crystals’ Resurgence in the Self-Care Age," 20 Aug. 2019 Her Rachmaninov bracelet, shown here, features diamonds, sapphires, tourmalines, garnets, tsavorites, spinel, and ruby in some 20 iterations—for a total of 1,361 stones in all. — Vogue, "Haute Couture Jewelry Report: A New Generation Alights," 9 July 2019 Asymmetrical earrings, chokers and double- and triple-finger rings are key to the collection; the latter is seen here in 18-karat white gold, embellished with diamonds, sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and emeralds. — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, "The Latest Red Carpet-Ready Looks From Paris High-Jewelry Collections," 8 July 2019 Fabio recommends tourmaline or ceramic plates to resist damage for those of us with butter fingers and find our hair tools (and iPhones) on the floor more than in our hands. — Simedar Jackson, Marie Claire, "Do Hair Straighteners Have an "Expiration Date"?," 9 Apr. 2015 The gold necklace at far left, set with rough-cut diamonds and pearls, was inspired by desert sands, while the piece at near left, strung with green tourmalines and diamonds, celebrates Africa’s natural gemstones. ... — Christopher Ross, WSJ, "Marco Bicego’s Unico Necklaces," 28 May 2019 Larson’s pale pink Celine slip dress was complemented by a golden Irene Neuwirth cuff and five jeweled rings with tourmaline, aquamarine, and emerald. — Vogue, "Brie Larson and Scarlett Johansson Really Wore Infinity Gauntlet Jewels," 23 Apr. 2019 Platinum flower power necklace with cabochon paraiba tourmaline center and marquis emerald,sapphire, ruby, and amethyst petals, $2,300. — Micaela English, Town & Country, "This Dainty Jewelry Line Is Like A Miniature Garden You Can Wear," 23 Mar. 2015These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tourmaline.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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