Multi Color Tourmaline Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Romantic Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, G...
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold,...
Early 2000s Chinese Artisan Rope Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Mixed Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Sapph...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Mul...
Vintage 1970s Italian More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown More Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Unknown Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
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Multi Color Tourmaline Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Multi Color Tourmaline Necklace?
The Legacy of Tourmaline in Jewelry Design
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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