Believe it or not, this is real Black Tourmaline from Australia! This gem is only three or so years old and discovered in Australia whose residents cannot even purchase it. Most of our customers are from Australia and this bracelet is not going to be around for long. Because it is not a well-known gem, the price is still lower than other tourmalines but it will increase exponentially in the years to come. The beads are solid natural Tourmaline and a large 12mm round each.