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Opal and Tourmaline

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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  • 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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  • 14 karat yellow gold oval bezel set opal contemporary ring, angled view
    14 karat yellow gold oval bezel set opal contemporary ring
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    3.5ct Oval bezel set opal contemporary 14ky ring

    An amazing estate 14 karat yellow gold contemporary opal ring.  The translucent oval crystal opal measures 12 mm in length X 8 mm in width X 4.2 mm...

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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
    $2,200.00 - $2,200.00
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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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  • 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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  • 18 karat yellow gold pink tourmaline pearl and diamond bypass ring, angled view
    18 karat yellow gold pink tourmaline pearl and diamond bypass ring
    $1,655.00 - $1,655.00
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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
    $925.00 - $925.00
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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 yellow gold opal flower motif cluster ring, angled view
    14 karat yellow gold opal flower motif cluster ring
    $825.00 - $825.00
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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
    $985.00 - $985.00
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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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  • 14 karat yellow gold 3.8ct oval opal signet style ring, angled view
    14 karat yellow gold 3.8ct oval opal signet style ring
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    3.8ct Oval opal signet 14ky ring

    This translucent oval natural crystal opal has soft and dreamy blue and green coloring.  It measures 11 mm in length X 9 mm in width for an estimat...

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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
    $2,800.00 - $2,800.00
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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
    $1,300.00 - $1,300.00
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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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  • Vintage platinum opal, diamond, emerald pendant
    Platinum pendant with opal, emerald and diamond
    $18,000.00 - $18,000.00
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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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  • side view of 14 karat yellow gold dark green cat's eye tourmaline pendant
    14 karat yellow gold dark green cat's eye tourmaline pendant
    $1,380.00 - $1,380.00
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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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  • Revolving video of estate 14 karat white gold opal combination pendant/slide necklace
    Estate 14 karat white gold opal combination pendant/slide necklace
    $5,500.00 - $5,500.00
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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
    $650.00 - $650.00
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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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    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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  • $2,800.00 - $2,800.00
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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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    $2,800.00 - $2,800.00
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  • $650.00 - $650.00
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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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    $650.00 - $650.00
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  • $925.00 - $925.00
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    Yellow gold estate opal mosaic pendant

    14 karat yellow gold estate opal mosaic inlaid cushion shaped slide pendant on medium/heavy 26" wheat chain. 

    $925.00 - $925.00
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  • $375.00 - $375.00
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    Yellow estate gold crystal opal cluster pendant

    14 karat yellow gold opal cluster pendant. The estate pendant has 4 marquise shaped opals with 3 small round brilliant cut diamonds interspersed wi...

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    $375.00 - $375.00
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    $375.00
  • $585.00 - $585.00
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    $585.00

    White gold bezel set pink tourmaline ring

    14 karat white gold estate oval pink tourmaline knife edge ring.. The 6 mm X 4 mm pink tourmaline is bezel set and the ring is size 7.25.

    $585.00 - $585.00
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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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    $1,150.00 - $1,150.00
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