Birthstones are gemstones assigned to each month of the year or each zodiac sign to shield the individuals born in that month or zodiac against negative vibes. Birthstones are the bearers of good luck & prosperity and are often worn as a piece of jewelry as in a ring, pendant necklace or bracelet. In the contemporary world, birthstone-inspired jewelry has come a long way from being good luck charms to being an ideal jewelry gift for loved ones.
In this article, we have compiled some fascinating facts about October Birthstones: Tourmaline and Opal. A shoutout to all the October-born fellas, come and take your share of blessings and good fortune from two of the most colorful variants of semi-precious gemstones.
Traditional October Birthstone: Charismatic Galaxies of Opal
The traditional October birthstone was once believed to be the carrier of truth, purity and aspirations by the ancient civilizations which considered opals as the shield against diseases. As per beliefs, opals were an embodiment of the spiritual powers of all the other colored gemstones. What we admire most about opals is their color-shifting patterns created due to a spectrum of rainbow hues, a phenomenon tagged as “play-of-color”. This pattern is one of the most important quality factors of opal, the other being clarity, color and cut.
Opal is mostly mined in Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Ethiopia, Indonesia, the United States, Central Europe, Madagascar, Turkey, Honduras and Peru where one can find transparent to opaque opals, each ranging in price tag. While the cabochon cuts display the most brilliant play of colors, you can surely find opals in standard cuts. However, opal scores between 5 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale which means if you are planning to get yourself a piece of opal jewelry then you must go for an extra protective setting to prevent the stone from chipping or scratching.
Modern October Birthstone: Marvelous Universe of Tourmaline
The addition to the October birthstone list is the multi-colored tourmaline. The name of the stone comes from the Sinhalese term “toramalli” which translates to “stone with mixed colors” for the stone’s variant color scheme in a single crystal, an example being a watermelon tourmaline. This is why the ancient believers were greatly inspired by the stone’s artistic impression. Some of the most popular pieces in a tourmaline jewelry collection can be a red rubellite necklace, a neon blue pair of paraiba tourmaline earrings, an emerald green color tourmaline bracelet and a pretty pink-hued tourmaline ring.
Each tourmaline color carries its symbolism and attraction. For instance, paraiba gemstone are gentle reminders of compassion and love while green tourmalines are a powerhouse of strength and courage. On the other hand, black tourmalines protect the wearers from negative energies and are boosters of self-confidence. Tourmalines are mined in several countries around the world with Brazil being one of the biggest suppliers along with Kenya, Mozambique, Pakistan, Kenya, and Madagascar. With a hardness score between 7 and 7.5, tourmalines can be a part of your everyday jewelry with a little care.
End Note
If you are born in October then we have a wonderful surprise waiting for you!!! Check out the exclusive range of loose tourmaline gemstones at GemsNY. We have a spectacular array of loose pink tourmaline and paraiba tourmaline gemstones in desirable quality for you to curate your prettiest pick and set them later in a custom-made piece of jewelry.
Create your dreamy jewelry suite with paraiba tourmaline rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. How about confessing your love and taking vows with your bride-to-be with a paraiba tourmaline engagement ring? Lock your luckiest moments and cherish the sweetest memories with a piece of timeless sentimental jewelry from GemsNY, a proud US jewelry brand.
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