One from the heart. Pink always symbolizes love, especially romance. This impressive Pink Tourmaline is the birthstone for October, as well as an irresistible year-round Valentine for someone special. Small wonder this gem was the obsession of a certain Chinese dowager. Tourmaline's name means "many colors", and we find the pink-to-green range especially mouthwatering. The hardness and brilliance of this stone combined with the color, like the heart of a tea-rose, makes this gem an especially sweet treat. Gemstone Details