OCTOBER'S BIRTHSTONES
OCTOBER'S BIRTHSTONES
Each month has a gemstone connected to it, also called a birthstone. October's birthstones are Opal and Tourmaline, which both come in gorgeous colours with their own symbolism.
WHAT IS TOURMALINE?
The Tourmaline is of the gemstones with the widest colour range, and has even gotten the nickname 'The rainbow gemstone'.
Tourmaline symbolises tolerance and compassion. It's said to focus on understanding - both of others, as well as yourself. Tourmaline is also a confidence-stone, which is full of inspiration and positive energy.
Read more about Tourmaline here.
WHAT IS OPAL?
Opal's name comes from the word "opalus," which means seeing a colour change. Opal symbolises creativity, freedom, self-expression, and love. Thus, it is a gemstone that's perfect for creative endeavours and is also said to be a love stone -especially Pink Opal, which is said to be good for romantic relationships.
THE MEANIING OF BIRTHSTONES
Each month has one or more birthstones connected to it. It's said to bring good luck when wearing your birthstone, or you can carry the birthstone of someone you care about, as a symbol of your relationship.
Each stone is intimately connected to our personal stories, and birthstones gives us an oppertunity to treasure the most beautiful moments, and associate a memory or a person with the symbolism in a beautiful talisman in the form of gemstone jewellery.
WHAT'S YOUR BIRTHSTONE?
Find your birthstone on the list, and click the gemstone to learn more about your birthstone, or shop birthstone jewellery.
