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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.

Art Nouveau pink tourmaline, peridot, and pearl Lavalier 18k gold Necklace side
Art Nouveau pink tourmaline, peridot, and pearl Lavalier 18k gold Necklace
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Art Nouveau pink tourmaline, peridot, and pearl Lavalier 18k gold Necklace

17" Art Nouveau inspired pearl, pink tourmaline and peridot lavalier necklace. Round shaped Pink Tourmaline totaling an estimated .48 carats. Gree...

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Pink tourmaline and diamond accented 14k gold ring

Pink tourmaline and diamond gold ring. Oval Cut, Natural Pink Tourmaline weighing an estimate 2.77 carats. 14k gold, XRF tested. Three Stone Trel...

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Pink tourmaline and diamond 14KW gold ring side
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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. side
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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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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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Pink tourmaline 1.5 ctw trillion 14kw gold stud earrings angle
Pink tourmaline 1.5 ctw trillion 14kw gold stud earrings
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Pink tourmaline 1.5 ctw trillion shaped rubellite 14kw gold stud earrings

 These exquisite earrings feature two 6.5mm pink tourmaline trillion gems with a combined  weight of 1.5 carats set in 14k white gold. The stones a...

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14ky gold 1.75ct green tourmaline and diamond ring, side view
14ky gold 1.75ct green tourmaline and diamond ring
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1.75ct Green tourmaline and diamond 14ky gold ring

This contemporary 14 karat solid yellow gold estate ring features a 1.75 carat (estimated) elongated emerald cut green tourmaline center stone fram...

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Green tourmaline and diamond 14kw halo ring

The natural green tourmaline in this 14 karat white gold halo diamond mounting has fair intensity in a dark green hue. The round tourmaline weighs ...

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14 karat white gold 6 mm natural pink tourmaline stud earrings
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1.80ctw 6m pink tourmaline 14kw stud earrings

14 karat white gold 1.80 carats total weight, 6 mm, round natural pink tourmaline stud earrings set in rhodium finished double gallery mountings wi...

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14 karat yellow gold .95 carat marquise pink tourmaline and diamond ring, side view
14 karat yellow gold .95 carat marquise pink tourmaline and diamond ring
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.95ct Marquise pink tourmaline and diamond 14ky gold ring

A contemporary 14 karat yellow gold estate ring featuring a brilliant marquise shaped pink tourmaline, graced on either side by 4 small round brill...

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18 karat yellow gold pink tourmaline pearl and diamond bypass ring, angled view
18 karat yellow gold pink tourmaline pearl and diamond bypass ring
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1.02ct Pink tourmaline pearl and diamond 18ky bypass ring

The 18 karat yellow gold bypass style design of this estate ring forms an elongating swirl that lengthens the finger and allows a fine natural pink...

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10 karat yellow gold 1.16ct Pink tourmaline filigree ring, side view
10 karat yellow gold 1.16ct Pink tourmaline filigree ring
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1.16ct Pink tourmaline 10ky gold filigree ring

A 10 karat yellow gold estate ring featuring a prong set pink tourmaline. The oval natural pink tourmaline displays fair intensity and saturation i...

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14 karat white gold diamond huggie drop earrings with stunning teal colored tourmalines, angled front view
14 karat white gold diamond huggie drop earrings with stunning teal colored tourmalines
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1.32ctw Teal color tourmaline white gold earrings

14 karat white gold diamond huggie drop earrings with stunning teal colored tourmalines.  The tourmalines are an elongated cushion shape and are se...

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14 karat white gold .76ct Teal green tourmaline and diamond halo pendant, side view
14 karat white gold .76ct Teal green tourmaline and diamond halo pendant
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.76ct Teal green tourmaline white gold pendant

This 14 karat white gold pendant contains a teal green tourmaline that is a modified elongated cushion shape and has a weight of .76 carats.  It ha...

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side view of 14 karat yellow gold dark green cat's eye tourmaline pendant
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Green tourmaline cat's eye yellow gold pendant

This 14 karat yellow gold fancy stone estate pendant contains a very dark green tourmaline that displays a subtle cat's eye and is bezel set below ...

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Rose gold morganite pendant with pink tourmaline accent stones.

This is a show-stopper, 14 karat rose gold pastel pink morganite pendant. The pendant consists of two pear shape designs, shoulder to shoulder, eac...

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White gold pear shaped rubellite tourmaline pendant.

A 14 karat white gold pendant featuring a pear shaped 6.05 carat, natural rubellite tourmaline prong set center stone. It is framed in a fluted pol...

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Pink tourmaline 14ky drop earrings.

14 karat yellow gold estate oval shape pink tourmaline drop earrings. Each oval tourmaline is 7 mm in length X 5 mm in width and are suspended in a...

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Yellow gold pink tourmaline set in platinum bar set design

18 karat yellow gold emerald cut pink tourmaline bar set in a platinum head. The natural pink tourmaline is approximately 2 carats. The ring is siz...

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