October Birthstone RingsThe opal represents hope, innocence, and purity to some, yet others see it as a sign of bad luck. Opals have also been thought to promote healing, friendship, and positive emotions. The word opal comes from the Latin word "upala" which means "precious stone". Most opals come from Southern Australia. Giving someone opal jewelry is a great way to celebrate your 14th wedding anniversary.
Opals come in a variety of colors and styles. You can find white, black, boulder, crystal, and fire opals, but all have swirls of other colors in them. This color is known as fire, and the more fire an opal has, the more it is worth. Black opals are not actually black, they just have a darker base. Some opal birthstone rings are made with oval shaped stones, and some are made with flat pieces of opal. The alternative birthstone for October is pink tourmaline. Pink is not the only color that tourmaline is found in. They can be found in a variety of colors, some contain more than one color (watermelon tourmaline is pink and green), and still others look different depending on what angle you look at them from. The word tourmaline comes from the Singhalese word "tourmalli" which means "mixed colored stones". Tourmaline gems are not as fragile as opals. They are mined in places like the United States, Africa, Australia, and Brazil. It is thought to improve the wearer's health and spirit and inspire creativity. Celebrities who share opal and pink tourmaline as their birthstone include Gwen Stefani, Toni Braxton, and Matt Damon. You can find birthstone rings with either stone. Both are beautiful in any setting! Birthstone jewelry can be given at anytime. It isn't just for birthdays. Whether you want to make an anniversary ring or a sweetheart ring, birthstones create nice special gifts.
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