Black Tourmaline Stud Earrings
These earrings consist of a rough piece of black tourmaline, electroplated and affixed to a silver plated (nickel free) stud. As with all natural crystals, no two are exactly alike.
Tourmaline is
the most multicolored mineral type known, occurring in virtually every
color of the spectrum. It has many interesting optical properties. When
viewed through their vertical axis, some specimens appear darker or
differ in color than when seen through their horizontal axis. Certain
Tourmalines exhibit a cat's eye effect when polished. This mineral is
also piezoelectric which means that through mechanical action an
electric pulse is formed, similar to quartz.
Tourmaline is
sought after as a talisman of protection to deflect and counteract
negative energies. It is also used to guard against radiation and
environmental pollutants.
Approx. 13 x 7 mm plus earring stud