Material: Tourmaline 12mm Origin: Brazil Size: Approximately 12mm (±0.5mm) Wrist size: Approximately 16cm (elastic) Weight: Approximately 46g Features/Meaning: Some beads exhibit a cat's eye effect. This is a very cute, multi-colored piece, packed with the charm of tourmaline in a rich variety of colors. The pink color, in particular, is highly vibrant and eye-catching. Tourmaline is a natural crystal that originated on Earth over 10,000 years ago. The transparent and beautiful crystals are the birthstone for October and are treasured as the gemstone of hope. It is the natural stone with the widest variety of colors. The name "tourmaline" is said to come from the Sinhalese word "turmali," meaning "mixed colors." As the origin of the name suggests, it is a stone with a wide variety of colors. There are also tourmalines that exhibit dichroism, with multiple colors within a single stone. Product number: BG6056-12