If you were born in October, you are in luck because you have TWO birthstones to choose from! Tourmaline and Opal.
The fascinating thing about Tourmaline is that it comes in SO many different colours and every Opal shows a unique combination of colours from pink, to blue and green.
This means you have an amazing variety on stones, shapes and sizes to choose from.
What is the most popular Tourmaline?
Green Tourmaline and Pink Tourmaline are the most popular choices.
They are available in a large variety of shapes and sizes making it perfect for large statement pieces such as cocktail rings as well as smaller jewellery items like right hand rings, earrings and necklaces.
Other Tourmaline options include:
Watermelon tourmaline - a unique combination of green and pink
Rubellite - dark pink and "hot pink"
Indicolite tourmaline - dark blue-green
Paraíba tourmaline - neon, electric blue
Cat's eye tourmaline - shows a cat's eye effect, typically cut into cabochons
To learn more about Tourmaline and it's colour range, check out this post
Tourmaline Birthstone
Tourmaline is also known for the following traits:
soothing and nourishing stone that helps restore a sense of wholeness
encourages positivity
brings emotional healing and self love
Opal
Did you know that Opal is called a “phenomenal” stone because it shows a phenomena known as play-of-colour?
It does not show all colours of the rainbow at once, but rather a combination of blue-green and/or pink.
Opals are usually fashioned as cabochons, rather than faceted gems. They have one flat side and one side shaped like a dome. A cabochon cut helps display play-of-colour and is less likely to chip.
On the hunt for a unique opal ring?
This stunning vintage-inspired Kira ring is available for purchase from our Ready-to-Wear collection.
Featuring a 0.34 carat opal and a touch of natural diamonds, it is perfect for those looking for a one-of-a kind gift.
To order this wonderful ring, please get in touch via email: info@tsarinagems.com
To learn more about Opals, check out my previous posts:
Opal Birthstone
Opal is also known for the following traits:
promotes unconditional love
encourages inner growth
enhances imagination and creativity
Do you know what powers and qualities your birthstone holds?
To find out, visit my previous post: What is my Birthstone?
Is Tourmaline or Opal on your wishlist?
I'd love to hear about it!
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