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October birthstone collection.

Those born in October enjoy two spectacular birthstones to commemorate their birthdays – opal and tourmaline. Both October birthstones have endless color combinations and beautiful coloring characteristics. Learn more about these two October birthstones and discover the perfect gift for those born in the tenth month.

OPAL BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY

The name of this, the traditional October birthstone, is believed to have originated in India (the source of the first opals brought to the Western world), where in Sanskrit it was called upala, a “precious stone." .” In ancient Rome, this became opalus. Most opals are valued for their shifting colors in rainbow hues – a phenomenon known as “play-of-color.”

The October birthstone’s dramatic play-of-color has inspired writers to compare it to fireworks, galaxies and volcanoes. Bedouins  once believed opal held lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. Ancient Greeks thought opals bestowed the gift of prophesy and protection from disease. Europeans long maintained opal to be a symbol of purity, hope and truth. Hundreds of years ago, opal was believed to embody the virtues and powers of all colored stones.

Opal is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th wedding anniversary.

TOURMALINE BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY

Tourmaline is the newer October birthstone. The name comes from the Sinhalese word toramalli, which means “stone with mixed colors,” because it often has multiple colors in one crystal. Very few gems match tourmaline’s dazzling array of colors. Perhaps this is why ancient mystics believed this October birthstone could inspire artistic expression – it has a color palette for every mood. Among the most popular are the pink and red rubellites, the emerald green “chrome” tourmalines, and the neon green and blue-to-violet “paraíba” tourmalines. 

Because of its vast range of colors, tourmaline was often mistaken for other gemstones  One of the “rubies” in the Russian crown jewels, the “Caesar’s Ruby” pendant, is actually red (rubellite) tourmaline. A Spanish conquistador found green tourmaline crystals in Brazil in the 1500s and confused the stones with emerald. These and other cases of mistaken identity continued for centuries until scientists recognized tourmaline as a distinct mineral species in the 1800s.

Different colors of tourmaline are thought to have their own healing properties. Black tourmaline is believed to protect the wearer and give a sense of self-confidence. Pink tourmaline embodies love and is associated with compassion and gentleness. Green tourmaline promotes courage, strength and stamina. Tourmaline is given to celebrate the eighth wedding anniversary.

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Lighting Ridge black opal 18k yellow gold ring
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Lighting Ridge black opal 18k yellow gold ring

Triangle Lightning Ridge black opal with hues of blue and iridescent green 18k yellow gold ring  size 7.25 4.25 grams total weight

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Boulder Opal set in 14k white gold ring

Flat triangle .81 carat boulder opal 14k white gold freeform ring Size 6. 4.7 grams total weight

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Ethiopian opal set in yellow gold teardrop pendant side
Ethiopian opal set in yellow gold teardrop pendant
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Pear shaped Ethiopian opal set in yellow gold pendant

Ethiopian bear shaped, cabochon opal with blue/green/orange/red coloring 14 karat gold bail, with 22k opal bezel Chain sold separately.  1 gram to...

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White opal set in 18k yellow gold pendant side
White opal set in 18k yellow gold pendant
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Black opal set in 18k yellow gold pendant

Lightning ridge black opal with iridescent hues of pink, orange, green and blue Stamped 18k yellow gold pendant setting Chain not included .9 gram...

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Ethiopian opal 22k/14k gold teardrop pendant

Stamped 22k yellow gold bezel, with 14k yellow gold bail, pear shaped pendant Ethiopian opal with iridescent hues of blue and green Chain not incl...

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Black opal doublet 14k white gold earrings with lever back side
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Black opal doublet 14k white gold earrings with leverback

14k white gold drop earrings Black opal blue/green doublet in freeform shape Lever earring back 3.7 grams total weight

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Black opal 14k white gold pendant
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Black opal 14k white gold pendant

14k white gold pendant Bezel set black opal doublet with iridescent hues of blue and green 1 round brilliant, colorless, natural diamond, .015 car...

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Crystal opal and diamond 14k gold ring
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Crystal opal and diamond 14k gold ring

Opal and diamond, 14k yellow gold double gallery, split shank, ring. Natural crystal opal, oval shaped cabochon center stone, .85 estimated carat ...

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Black opal and diamond 18kw gold ring top
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Black opal and diamond 18kw gold ring

Black opal and diamond 18 karat white gold ring. Oval shaped, 1.2 carat, natural green/blue black opal. Six round brilliant, Si clarity, near colo...

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Side Crystal opal and diamond 14kw gold petal shaped ring
Front Crystal opal and diamond 14kw gold petal shaped ring
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Crystal opal and diamond 14kw gold petal shaped ring

Petal shaped crystal opal and diamond 14 karat white gold ring. Four pear shaped crystal opals totaling .80 carats. One round brilliant, near colo...

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Crescent shaped 14k gold and opal pendant
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Crescent shaped 14k gold and opal pendant

Crescent shaped 14 karat gold (XRF verified) and opal estate pendant. Five round cabochon crystal opals totaling an estimated .20 carats. Pendant ...

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Ethiopian opal 14KW gold 6 mm round stud earrings. side
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Ethiopian opal 14KW gold 6 mm round stud earrings.

Pair of 6 mm round cabochon, blue/green, natural Ethiopian opals weighing .96 carats. Bezel set in 14 karat white gold. 14 karat white gold ear po...

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Ethiopian opal 10 mm round cabochon drop 14ky earrings

Pair of 10 mm round, 5 carat total weight, green/blue, natural Ethiopian, cabochon drop earrings. Bezel set in 14 karat yellow gold. 14 karat yell...

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Ethiopian yellow gold 6.5 mm cabachon stud earrings

Pair of 6.5 mm round cabochon, blue/green, Ethiopian natural opals. Bezel set in 22 karat gold. 14 karat yellow gold ear post and premium friction...

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Ethiopian opal 22k gold drop earrings side
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Ethiopian opal 22k gold drop earrings

Blue/green natural Ethiopian opal drop earrings. Bezel set in 22k gold. 14 karat gold leverback ear hooks. 

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Pink tourmaline and diamond 14KW gold ring

1.2 carat, oval pink tourmaline center stone. .50 CTW natural diamonds, I1 clarity, near colorless. Finger size 6.25.

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Pink tourmaline 4mm 14ky gold stud earrings.

Pair of pink tourmaline, 4 mm, round brilliant, 14 karat yellow gold stud earrings. .52 carat total tourmaline weight.  14 karat yellow gold marti...

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Seagreen 6mm round tourmaline 14KW gold martinis stud earrings side
Seagreen 6mm round tourmaline 14KW gold martinis stud earrings.
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Seagreen 6mm round tourmaline 14KW gold martinis stud earrings.

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Black opal and diamond 14k gold pendant

14 karat yellow gold bezel set opal and diamond pendant. Lightning ridge, black opal, Blue/green coloring, 3.38 carats. 2 round brilliant, colorle...

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Blue/green opal 14k white gold and diamond pendant side
Blue/green opal 14k white gold and diamond pendant
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Blue/green opal 14k white gold and diamond pendant

14.62 carat Ethiopian blue/green,pear shaped cabochon, natural opal. 36 round brilliant, G color, SI clarity natural diamonds @ .39 CTW. 14 karat ...

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Boulder opal 18k two tone gold ring

Blue/green boulder opal two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold ring.  Bezel set 1.05 carat boulder opal. Finger size 7.0

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Boulder opal 14k rose gold and diamond bypass ring

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Rainbow gradient gemstone 18ky gold hinged bangle bracelet
Rainbow gradient gemstone 18ky gold hinged bangle bracelet
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Rainbow gradient gemstone 18ky gold hinged bangle bracelet

Expertly crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this hinged bangle bracelet boasts a stunning rainbow gradient of 30 channel-set semi precious gemstone...

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Opal 14k gold filigree cross pendant side
Opal 14k gold filigree cross pendant
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Opal 14k gold filigree cross pendant

14 karat gold cross pendant with 2.7 mm cabachon crystal opal center encircled with filligree.  24 mm length x 13.5 mm width x 4.3 mm thickness, ....

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