The Dutch imported tourmaline from Sri Lanka in 1703 to Western and Central Europe. The new gems were name Turamali, a Sinhalese word that is thought to mean "mixed colors.” An appropriate name, as there are many varieties of Tourmaline recognized in the trade today: Black (schorl), which is the most common variety, blue (indicolite), pink and red (rubellite), brown (dravite), green, multicolored, and even a white variety. "Watermelon Tourmaline" is a crystal with green on the outside and pink in the middle. Today, Tourmaline is found in many countries, including Burma, United States, Brazil, and Zimbabwe.
Black Tourmaline "Pebbles," African Brass & Sterling Silver Necklace
  
This Black Tourmaline Pebble Necklace has a combination of Brass and Sterling Silver accents. Miriam's Signature Swirl is woven into the African Brass Pendant.
The African Brass Pendant is beautifully crafted using a wax casting method, which is considered a lost art.
The brass beads used to accent the necklace were crafted in America using the same wax casting process.
The pebbles are 0.5 x 0.25 inches and the diameter of the round African Brass Pendant is 7/8 inches.
The Necklace is 16 inches long and has a hook-shaped Sterling Silver clasp. Priced at $300.
The delicate light-to-medium blue of Blue Lace Agate has a fine interlayering of colorless agate that swirls through the stone in concentric waves. This lovely natural stone was discovered in Namibia in the early 1960s, and is reportedly becoming harder to find. The color and pattern reminds Miriam of the sun shining on the snow and ice along the shores of Lake Michigan during the heart of winter.
Blue Lace Agate Petal Necklace
BLUE LACE AGATE in a soft tones of blue with horizontally
swirling white translucent bands. The five centerpiece beads of this necklace
are petal-shaped ovals,
each measuring 1 x 1.25 inches, and than 1/8-inch deep. The pebble-shaped beads are approximately 0.25 inches. Sterling Silver rondelles accent this lovely necklace.
The Sterling Silver Clasp has a flower decoration that adds to the romance of this piece. Necklace length is 19 inches. Priced at $325.
Blue Lace Agate Nuggets Necklace
BLUE LACE AGATE Nuggets in varying sizes, plus the lovely petal focal stone, make a delicate but definitive statement in this lovely necklace.
The petal-shaped focal stone is 1 x 1.25 inches. The larger nuggets are approximately 0.75 inches, and the retangular stones are 3/8 inches long.
The pebble-shaped beads are approximately 0.25 inches. Bali Sterling Silver beads are used as accents. Necklace length is 18 inches. Priced at $300.
Blue Lace Agate Buttons Necklace
Delicate, puffed and perfectly faceted BLUE LACE AGATE buttons are teamed with finely textured Sterling Silver puffed button in this delicate choker.
The buttons measure 0.5 inches, and the Necklace length is 16.75 inches. Matching earrings are sold separately. Priced at $300.
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