Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone whose crystals occur in hundreds of recognized hues -- more than any other gemstone. While it is found primarily in areas of Africa and South America, there have been discoveries in Maine that rank among the world's largest. In fact, the series of pockets uncovered at the Dunton Mine outside of Newry, Maine in 1972 ranks as the largest tourmaline discovery in North American history. Maine tourmaline comes in a plethora of color; however, it tends to be a softer series of pastels than is found elsewhere.R.D. Allen Freeport Jewelers of Freeport, Maine, long-time authorities on Maine tourmaline, has been fortunate to garner thousands of carats of our "Maine state gem" over the years, and with them we have crafted extraordinary jewelry pieces which have become family heirlooms for our customers. We invite you to view our tourmaline collection on our website, or at our store in downtown Freeport, where we are proudly beginning our 18th year.

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Mark and Annette Evans