Watermelon tourmaline earrings

These handmade stainless steel post stud earrings feature watermelon tourmaline, a beautiful and unique gemstone known for its striking colour zoning. Watermelon tourmaline displays a gradient of colours, often transitioning from deep green to pink or red, resembling the inside of a watermelon. Each piece of watermelon tourmaline is naturally unique, making these earrings truly one-of-a-kind.

Properties of Watermelon Tourmaline:
Colour Zoning – One of its most distinctive features is the natural combination of pink, red, and green hues in a single crystal.

Metaphysical Qualities – It is believed to promote emotional balance, love, and harmony, making it a favourite among crystal enthusiasts.

Hardness & Durability – With a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5, it is relatively durable but still requires care to prevent chipping.

Light Sensitivity – Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause fading in some specimens.

How Common Is Watermelon Tourmaline?
Watermelon tourmaline is a relatively rare variety of tourmaline due to its unique colour zoning, which occurs when trace elements like manganese and lithium create separate growth layers in a single crystal While tourmaline itself is found in many locations worldwide—including Brazil, Afghanistan, and Madagascar—high-quality watermelon tourmaline suitable for jewellery, which is less common. This rarity, combined with its beauty, makes it a sought-after gemstone.