Tourmaline - October Birthstone. Rainbow Hues. 925 Silver Faceted Tourmaline - Delicate Band Ring

Ring: Delicate Band Ring Size: FREE SIZE (hk size 15) Tourmaline (Faceted) 3mm Color: Rainbow hues 925 Sterling Silver Color: Silver Tourmaline The Gemstone That "Humbled" the Grand Empress Dowager A Rainbow Descended to Earth Since ancient times, tourmaline has been a treasured gemstone favoured by nobility and royalty. Among the most famous admirers was Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing Dynasty. According to the regulations for Qing Dynasty court attire, the Eastern Pearl was designated for imperial family members to wear as prayer beads. However, prayer beads crafted from tourmaline were for second-rank officials. Cixi, as the Empress Dowager, was entitled to wear Eastern Pearls. Yet, due to her profound love for tourmaline, she disregarded protocol, choosing to wear tourmaline prayer beads in court. Each year, Empress Dowager Cixi dispatched envoys to California, USA, the then-primary source of tourmaline, to import raw tourmaline stones by the ton. These were then entrusted to artisans to be fashioned into various jewels, ornaments, and talismans, clearly demonstrating her high regard for the gemstone. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please Read Carefully ♡ As these are natural gemstones, each stone's color, hue, pattern, shape, and size may vary slightly. ♡ The photos are of the actual items. ♡ Natural stones may contain cracks and inclusions. ♡ Please place your order only after understanding and accepting the characteristics of natural gemstones. ♡ Due to the environment and individual computer monitor settings, the actual product may differ slightly from the photos. Please understand. ♡ We will not accept returns based on subjective interpretations such as differences in appearance. Please place your order only after accepting these conditions. | Care Instructions | - After wearing, wipe the jewelry and store it in a pouch or box to prevent oxidation. - Perfume can cause silver jewelry to discolor. Wait a few minutes after applying perfume before wearing your jewelry. - Avoid wearing jewelry in swimming pools or hot springs, as the sulfides and disinfecting agents can cause discoloration. - Over time, silver jewelry may oxidize. You can polish it with a silver polishing cloth, or a small amount of toothpaste at home can also provide a gentle cleaning effect.