Black Tourmaline Gold Plated Teardrop Earrings

Black tourmaline is a natural boron silicate mineral traditionally associated with protection and grounding. These earrings set polished black tourmaline from Brazil into a warm gold-plated teardrop shape for an elegant, everyday-protective look, priced at $17.50.

Quick facts

Meaning & history

In crystal tradition, black tourmaline is the classic stone of protection and grounding (root), said to shield from negativity and keep you centered, an association traditionally tied to the root chakra. This piece is sourced from Brazil, a major producer of natural black tourmaline, and polished into a smooth teardrop rather than left faceted, giving it a soft, elegant look. Many people wear a pair like this as an everyday protective piece that still reads as understated jewelry. If you like the teardrop shape, see the matching Black Tourmaline Gold Plated Teardrop Pendant, or compare with the Black Tourmaline Gold Plated Heart Earrings, and browse more crystal earrings. Each pair uses natural black tourmaline, so the surface and shape vary from pair to pair, so yours will be unique and may differ from the photo.

How to wear it

These are lightweight earrings meant for everyday wear — simply put them in for a subtle protective accent that pairs easily with most outfits. Because the setting is gold-plated, avoid rough contact with rings, phones, or rough fabric that could scratch the surface over time.

Care & cleansing

Black tourmaline is naturally durable, but gold plating is a thin surface layer that needs gentle handling to last. Wipe the earrings with a soft, dry cloth after wear, and if needed, give them a brief rinse in plain water — avoid prolonged soaking, perfume, lotion, and salt, which can wear down the plating faster. Remove them before showering, swimming, or exercising to protect the gold-plated finish. Store them in a dry pouch away from other jewelry.

Frequently asked questions

What are these earrings made of?
Polished natural black tourmaline from Brazil, set in a gold-plated teardrop shape.

Is this a health or medical product?
No. This is a decorative and symbolic piece of jewelry, not a medical device, and it isn't intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.

Why is this stone polished instead of faceted?
Polishing gives the tourmaline a smooth, soft look rather than the angular sparkle of faceting — a matter of design preference.

Will the gold plating wear off?
Gold plating is a thin surface layer that can wear thin over time with water and friction, so removing the earrings before showering or swimming helps them last.

Will my pair look exactly like the photo?
Not exactly — because the tourmaline is natural, surface and shape vary from pair to pair.

What does black tourmaline traditionally represent?
In crystal tradition it's considered a classic protection and grounding stone, said to shield from negativity and keep you centered.