October Birthstones

Opal and tourmaline are the birthstones for the month of October. Opal is also the stone given to celebrate a 14th wedding anniversary.The opal is a beautiful shimmering stone, sometimes milky coloured, emitting a stunning array of colours from its surface.

The opal derives its name from the Sanskrit upala, meaning “precious stone”, and the Greek derivative “Opallios” meaning to see a change in colour…