Seven raw black tourmaline stones, dark and striated as the earth they came from, arranged in a V and set in silver-plated electroformed copper. The cool silver makes the jet black read sharper and more striking, each stone cradled in its own cup of metal that grew around it, shaped entirely to that one stone. No two settings are the same. Black tourmaline in its raw form carries something immediate and protective, an anchor you can wear on your hand. This ring is for the ones who need something that holds.

Black tourmaline is associated with protection, grounding, and energetic boundaries. It is connected to the root chakra and the energy of stability and shielding. Wear it when you need to feel rooted, protected, and clear.

Why Black Tourmaline

Black tourmaline, or schorl, is the most common variety of the tourmaline group, found in granitic pegmatites and metamorphic rocks on every continent. Its characteristic striated prismatic crystals form naturally in long rods with a glassy to resinous luster. In raw form the crystal surfaces are unpolished and immediate, showing the natural growth lines of the mineral. Black tourmaline is widely associated with energetic protection and grounding in stone traditions across cultures. No mystical claims. Just a striking dark mineral with a meaning that fits real life.

Raw Black Tourmaline Chevron Ring: Materials & Specifications

• Stone: Raw rough black tourmaline, jet black with natural striated crystal surfaces. Seven stones arranged in a V-chevron shape.
• Stone size: Approximately 3-5mm each
• Setting: Individual electroformed silver-plated cup settings, each stone nestled flush in its own formed cup with organic oxidized texture. The metal grows directly around each stone for a completely custom fit.
• Metal: Electroformed copper base with multiple layers of silver plate built up for a thick, durable finish. Oxidized recesses between stone cups for depth and contrast.
• Plating: Several passes through the silver bath create a substantially thicker silver layer than standard plating, for better wear resistance and a more solid silver appearance.
• Band: Thin delicate electroformed band with multi-layer silver-plated finish
• Collection: Birthstone Chevron Ring Collection
• Origin: Handcrafted in Santa Fe, New Mexico

How This Handmade Black Tourmaline Ring Is Made

Each stone is hand-selected for its natural rod character before the ring is built up around it through an electrolytic copper electroforming process. The copper grows directly around each stone, forming a cup shaped to that exact piece, completely unique to each ring. The chevron arc is shaped by hand, then passed through the silver bath multiple times to build up a thick, substantial silver layer. The recessed areas deepen with oxidation, creating contrast and shadow between each stone.

A Note on Stone Variation

Black tourmaline is a natural stone and each piece will vary slightly in crystal size, surface texture, and rod formation. Your ring will be similar to the one shown but entirely one of a kind.

Care

Black tourmaline is relatively durable but avoid hard impacts on the rod ends. Remove before swimming, bathing, or applying lotions and perfumes. Store dry. The multi-layer silver-plated finish is more durable than standard plating and will hold up well with normal wear. A light buff with a silver polishing cloth will restore the bright silver surfaces if desired.

Gift Packaging

Ships gift-ready in natural packaging with a handwritten note card. Add a personal message in the order notes at checkout.

Shipping & Returns

• Processing: Made to order, approximately one week.
• Shipping: USPS First Class with tracking.
• Returns: 30 days, unworn, in original packaging. Buyer pays return shipping.