Found only in Brazil, Paraiba is as beautiful, as it is rare. Although lesser known, Indicolite rivals the beauty and colors of sapphire and aquamarine. Rubellite Tourmaline ranges in color from raspberry red to dark cranberry with flashes of violet. Rubellite is an international gemstone, with gem-quality stones found in California, Africa, Afghanistan and Brazil. Pink Tourmaline is an American beauty from southern California.
Common varieties range from jazzy, hot pink to lighter pastel shades.
Chrome Tourmaline, from East Africa, is a rich, bright green with a hint of yellow. It is not surprising that this gemstone is often mistaken for emerald. Maine Tourmaline, from the Mt. Mica region, is a beguiling mint-green reminiscent of Granny Smith apples. Other colors from Maine include pastel pinks, dark greens and bi-colored watermelon slices. Tourmaline is a relatively hard gemstone that is not easily scratched or chipped.