The Tourmaline is the birthstone for August .Tourmaline is a versatile gem that comes in a myriad of hues. Its name comes from the Singhalese word “tourmali,” meaning “mixed coloured stones,” (Paraiba is a rare neon blue-green tourmaline, Rubelite – Pink to red tourmaline.Indicolite – violet to greenish blue, Chrome – fine intense green, Watermelon – Pink in the center and green around the periphery, Seafoam – rare bluish green from the high peaks of the Himalayas,Parti Coloured – more than one colour) which aptly describes the gemstone’s unique and beautiful variety.