Tropical Waters: Fairmined 22k Gold Blue Tourmaline Ring
The color of this tourmaline reminds me of the astonishingly blue waters of Bora Bora— so clear and so bright it’s hard to believe it’s real. While your mind is off dreaming of exotic faraway places, the weight of the 22k gold will surely keep you firmly grounded here on Earth.
Gem: Lagoon Tourmaline
Metal: 22k Fairmined Gold
Size: 7 and resizable
The color of this tourmaline reminds me of the astonishingly blue waters of Bora Bora— so clear and so bright it’s hard to believe it’s real. While your mind is off dreaming of exotic faraway places, the weight of the 22k gold will surely keep you firmly grounded here on Earth.
Gem: Lagoon Tourmaline
Metal: 22k Fairmined Gold
Size: 7 and resizable
The color of this tourmaline reminds me of the astonishingly blue waters of Bora Bora— so clear and so bright it’s hard to believe it’s real. While your mind is off dreaming of exotic faraway places, the weight of the 22k gold will surely keep you firmly grounded here on Earth.
Gem: Lagoon Tourmaline
Metal: 22k Fairmined Gold
Size: 7 and resizable
WHAT IS FAIRMINED GOLD?
Fairmined gold is a certification standard for gold that has been mined and produced in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. It was created by the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) in 2014 to provide a way for artisanal and small-scale miners to sell their gold on the international market at a fair price.
The Fairmined certification requires that miners follow strict environmental and social standards, including using safe and responsible mining practices, providing fair working conditions, protecting the rights of women and indigenous people, and investing in community development projects.
By purchasing Fairmined gold, consumers can support responsible mining practices and help improve the lives of small-scale miners and their communities. The certification also promotes transparency and traceability in the gold supply chain, ensuring that the gold can be traced back to its source and that its production has not contributed to environmental degradation or human rights abuses.
WHAT IS LAGOON TOURMALINE?
Lagoon tourmaline is a type of gemstone that belongs to the tourmaline family. Tourmaline is a complex borosilicate mineral that occurs in a variety of colors, including black, brown, green, pink, and blue. Lagoon tourmaline, as the name suggests, is known for its beautiful blue color reminiscent of a lagoon or tropical waters.
The blue color of lagoon tourmaline is usually caused by traces of iron in its crystal structure. Like other tourmalines, it can exhibit pleochroism, which means it can appear different colors when viewed from different angles. Lagoon tourmaline can display shades of blue ranging from pale blue to deep blue-green.
In addition to its captivating color, lagoon tourmaline is also appreciated for its excellent transparency and luster. It has a vitreous to sub-vitreous luster, giving it a brilliant shine when cut and polished. The gemstone is typically faceted into various shapes such as ovals, cushions, emeralds, and rounds to enhance its beauty.
Lagoon tourmaline is relatively rare compared to other tourmaline varieties, which adds to its desirability and value. It is primarily found in Brazil, where many tourmaline deposits are located. However, it can also be sourced from other countries such as Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia and Afghanistan. This one is from Namibia.
