Wondering what the October birthstone is? This month actually has two birthstones; Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone for many because it’s available in a rainbow of beautiful colors. Opal gemstones are truly unique because each individual gem is adorned with a one-of-a-kind color combination. Make your jewelry extra personable by wearing your birthstone! Read below to learn interesting facts about these birthstones and see some October birthstone jewelry inspiration. Contact us today to design a custom birthstone jewelry piece!
Birthstone For October Meaning
The birthstones for October have many meanings and great history behind them. They are also used to represent a specific anniversary you may be celebrating. Be unique and choose birthstone jewelry to add to your fashion.
Opal Birthstone: opal is used as the gemstone for your 13th wedding anniversary. The name opal comes from the Latin word “upala,” which means “precious stone”. This birthstone of October is a symbol of hope and purity which makes it a great choice to include in your jewelry so you’re wearing it every day.
Tourmaline Birthstone: tourmaline is used as the gemstone for your 8th and 38th wedding anniversary. Tourmaline is also known as the “Peace Stone” and its name means “mixed stone”. Its properties have been known to include: the ability to remove aggressiveness, jealousy, anger and fear; whoever wears it may experience a state of peace; enhances the creative vision of anyone who wears it.
October Birthstone Color
Opal Birthstone: There are two main types of opals; common opals and precious opals. Similar to colored diamonds, opals with higher color intensity are far more valuable. Additionally, like colorless diamonds, the more brilliant the opal, the more valuable it is. Opal hues can range across the spectrum; an opal might display a single color, two or three colors, or all the colors of the rainbow.
Tourmaline Birthstone: Available in a wide spectrum of colors and color combinations. Tourmaline can easily enhance any jewelry collection. Tourmaline comes in a variety of colors; pink, orchid, blue, green, red, yellow, black, brown and watermelon tourmaline. With so many color options you are sure to find a favorite color.
October Birthstone Jewelry
See below for opal and tourmaline jewelry ideas, plus learn about some famous gemstones for both these October birthstones.
Opal Jewelry: Opal engagement rings and jewelry often appeal to those with vintage, somewhat quirky tastes. As an October birthstone, they are an ideal birthday gift at this time of year; however, they can suit almost anyone. Their unique reflections of color offer a wide range of precious gemstone jewelry, from over-sized gemstone rings, to delicate and understated bracelets. An opal engagement ring is a stunning offering of love and commitment.
Famous Opal
The famous Aurora Australis Opal birthstone
The “Aurora Australis” was found in 1938 at Lightning Ridge in New South Wales, Australia, and is considered the world’s most valuable black opal. The oval, cut and polished stone has a harlequin pattern with dominant red, green and blue colors against a black background, which clocks in at 180 carats.
Tourmaline Jewelry: Tourmaline, provides a wealth of jewelry opportunities for you. Their relative durability, distinctive three-sided prism effect and diverse coloring and sizing options make this gemstone a prime choice for placement in earrings, necklaces and any other setting one desires. The right combination of tourmaline accessories can make any outfit shine as brightly as the gems themselves!
Famous Tourmaline
Famous tourmaline jewelry piece
A beautiful old-cut pear shape diamond sits in between a twisting vine of green tourmalines. The petals are carved from pinkish red tourmaline. The diamond and tourmaline poppy brooch owned by Lily Safra reached $1,273,320 at Christie’s Auction in 2012!
Design Custom Opal or Tourmaline Birthstone Jewelry
Which of the October birthstones is your favorite? Do you prefer opal or tourmaline? If you would like to make a unique custom jewelry piece using either of these October birthstones or both of them, contact us today to start designing a beautiful new piece for you!
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