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Tourmaline: Fashions Tour de Force
From pretty in pink to gorgeous in green, suddenly everyone's “talking tourmaline”! This awesome gem—which, along with opal, happens to be one of October's birthstones—comes in a spectrum of hues, but its tourmaline's pinks and greens that are in the fashion spotlight, particularly the pastels.
As for the pastel pinks, some call them blush, while a few describe their colour as cake-frost. With the greens, mint or seafoam is what your jeweller will probably call them. Either way, they are soothing, calming shades of tourmaline. These hues speak to tourmaline's many legends that refer to it as a stone that often reduces stress, anxiety, and confusion. Repeatedly in folklore, both pink and green tourmalines are also referred to as gems associated with the joy of life.
That said, it isn't surprising that, going forward, pink and green tourmaline jewellery is definitely an accessory favourite. (Translation: one of your wardrobe must-haves).
All that joy—can it get any better? Well, when it comes to tourmaline, yes. There is much more to smile about because jewellery designers are excited about the beautiful colours and cuts available. That means there will be many different styles to choose from. Also many different price ranges--part of the beauty of tourmaline is that it is a gem that's available from affordable to more expensive. So, whatever your taste and pocketbook, there's likely a selection in tourmaline. Also, it's one of those gemstones that can either be faceted or cabochoned (curved on top, giving the stone a more translucent look)—so, again, it offers a variety of style and price options.
2011 Fashion Colours
Spring/summer 2011 colours are all about joy and escapism. In Pantone Color Institute's top colors, for women's collections, for spring and summer, “Honeysuckle” pink takes the top spot while “Peapod” green is number five. These are colours which should give you a lift which are flirtatious and have a playful attitude. Next year's spring and summer colors are about fantasy, romance, and dreams.
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