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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.

Ethiopian opal 10 mm round cabochon drop earrings side
Ethiopian opal 10 mm round cabochon drop earrings
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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 side
Ethiopian yellow gold 6.5 mm cabachon stud earrings
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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
Ethiopian opal 22k gold drop earrings
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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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Black opal and diamond 14k gold pendant side
Black opal and diamond 14k gold pendant
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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 side
Boulder opal 18k two tone gold ring
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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 side
Boulder opal 14k rose gold and diamond bypass ring
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Boulder opal 14k rose gold and diamond bypass ring

Expertly designed and crafted, this boulder opal and diamond bypass ring boasts a bezel set 4.3 carat boulder opal and 14 round brilliant, natural ...

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14 karat gold crystal opal and diamond ring, side view
14 karat gold crystal opal and diamond ring
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Crystal opal and diamond 14ky gold ring

This impressive 6.5 carat cabachon cut crystal opal is set in an estate 14 karat two-tone yellow and white gold freeform ring with a flared ribbon ...

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14 karat white gold .33ct Opal and diamond halo pendant
14 karat white gold .33ct Opal and diamond halo pendant
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.33ct Opal and diamond halo 14kw gold pendant

This stylish .33 carat opal and diamond halo pendant is crafted in 14 karat white gold and features a cushion-shaped halo with a lovely round blue,...

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Andamooka black opal and diamond 14ky gold ring

Andamooka opal, also known as "Queens Opal" because of Queen Elizabeth II being presented with a beautiful specimen upon her visit there in 1947, i...

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Natural white opal in 14ky gold ring side
Natural white opal in 14ky gold ring
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Natural white opal 14ky gold ring

This triangular cabochon shaped natural white opal is bezel set in a 14 karat yellow gold mounting. The custom made mounting has a 3 mm wide shank ...

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Opal and diamond 14ky gold scroll ring side
Opal and diamond 14ky gold scroll ring
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Vintage opal and diamond 14ky gold scroll ring

This substantial 14 karat yellow gold mounting features a 1.25 carat oval crystal opal. The opal displays blue and green colors with play of purple...

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14 karat yellow gold 9.63ct Pear shape opal with diamonds pendant, angled view
14 karat yellow gold 9.63ct Pear shape opal with diamonds pendant
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9.63ct Pear shape opal with diamonds 14ky gold pendant

The play of color in this exquisite 9.63 carat pear shaped opal has to be seen to be believed. Greens, blues, orange, yellow, red and violet all ap...

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14 karat yellow gold 5ct opal and diamond rustic ring, side view
14 karat yellow gold 5ct opal and diamond rustic ring
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5ct opal and diamond rustic 14ky gold ring

This amazing natural crystal opal is enhanced (and protected!) by a rustic 14 karat yellow gold mounting reminiscent of coral branches.  The large ...

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Opal butterfly 14ky pendant

This nicely detailed estate opal butterfly pendant in 14 karat yellow gold has an oval opal in the center with 3 additional round opals on each win...

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Opal cluster 18ky gold ring perspective
Opal cluster 18ky gold ring top
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Opal cluster 18ky gold ring

Six white oval natural opals are the focal point of this estate double bypass style 18 karat yellow gold ring. Four of the opals are set side by si...

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14 karat yellow gold three stone crystal opal and diamond ring, angled view
14 karat yellow gold three stone crystal opal and diamond ring
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4.5ctw Three stone crystal opal diamond 14ky ring

A statement ring, this estate 14 karat yellow gold, wide (13 mm) band, features 3 crystal opals, with the center opal measuring approximately 10 mm...

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10 karat yellow gold white opal and diamond pendant, side view
10 karat yellow gold white opal and diamond pendant
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White opal and diamond 10ky gold pendant

This natural white opal is an affordable pendant to commemorate an October birthday.  It is 10 karat yellow gold with 3 SI quality baguette cut dia...

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14 karat yellow gold opal flower motif cluster ring, angled view
14 karat yellow gold opal flower motif cluster ring
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Opal flower motif 14ky gold cluster ring

This antiqued 14 karat yellow gold estate flower design cluster ring features crystal opals set in a windmill pattern with a small round opal in th...

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10 karat yellow gold white opal and amethyst halo ring, side view
10 karat yellow gold white opal and amethyst halo ring
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5.30ct White opal and amethyst 10ky gold ring

This natural white opal includes flecks of lavender complemented by the purple round amethysts surrounding the opal. The oval opal in this 10 karat...

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Vintage platinum opal, diamond, emerald pendant
Platinum pendant with opal, emerald and diamond
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Vintage platinum opal, diamond, emerald pendant

A magnificent vintage Edwardian platinum filigree pendant from our Vintage Collection, this natural opal pendant has natural emerald and diamond ac...

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Revolving video of estate 14 karat white gold opal combination pendant/slide necklace
Estate 14 karat white gold opal combination pendant/slide necklace
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Crystal opal pendant/slide in 14k white gold

This large estate 14 karat white gold combination pendant/slide necklace contains an oval crystal opal that measures approximately 22.8 mm in lengt...

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Opal doublet 14ky gold earrings
Opal doublet 14ky gold earrings
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Opal doublet 14ky gold earrings

14 karat yellow gold richly colored opal doublet earrings . Each earring contains a single flat top oval opal doublet that measures approx. 8.5 mm ...

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