Chromium Tourmaline

There chrome tourmaline Is a variety of pierre tourmaline Which may contain more or less chromium and vanadium, the elements responsible for its bright green to deep green color. It belongs to the type of mineral called dravite, such as brown and black tourmalines, while most Tourmalines in jewelry Are of the elbaite type, with a different chemical composition.

Coming from East Africa, especially Tanzania and Kenya, but also from China, Brazil and Burma, this green stone was not identified until the mid-20th century.

Chrome tourmalines are not as rare as tourmalines bleues, but they are still uncommon. More precisely, it is complicated to find sufficient quality for jewelry. Furthermore, specimens over 1 carat are quite uncommon.

With Bonnot Paris, buy the best chrome tourmaline for your project and according to your budget, with its laboratory certificate. Obtained without an intermediary, our gems have an exceptional level of quality and traceability, as well as a lower environmental impact.

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Chrome tourmaline is not extracted in the same regions of the world and does not have the same composition as tourmaline verte Or “ verdelite ” (elbaite). It is less widespread, less used in the creation of jewelry, has higher prices (with exceptions) and its colors are less diverse. The colors are also more saturated than those of green tourmalines. Moreover, chrome tourmalines look more like émeraudes.

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Recently discovered and rare, the chrome tourmaline does not have the cultural or spiritual significance That other stones develop over the centuries. It is nevertheless sometimes associated with virtues such as prosperity, renewal, the development of self-confidence and self-esteem.

It is rather considered as a healing stone in lithotherapy And would allow you to find joy after an ordeal or to rebalance your emotions.

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If you like dark gemstones with intriguing charm, you should appreciate chrome tourmaline, with extremely rare visible inclusions and glassy luster. Its original beauty depends partly on the quality of the cut. It is often cushion-cut, round or oval. Note that it is almost never heated or treated.

Chrome tourmalines Have recently been appreciated in the creation of pendants, earrings and rings. Tastes are not up for debate, but in jewelry, professionals look for a strong green, possibly with bluish reflections, but not yellow. For a concrete example, the most popular chrome tourmalines can resemble grenats tsavorites (although they are a little harder and have more shine).

The affordable price of chrome tourmaline, in comparison to emerald and tsavorite, Making it an increasingly popular choice. This allows you to have a beautiful gem on a limited budget. However, note that good quality large chrome tourmalines can be expensive.

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