October Birthstone Gift Guide
Celebrate an October birthday with jewelry that highlights this month’s unique birthstone. Opal is the leading gemstone for October, and it comes in a variety of shades and styles. Learn how to find October birthstone jewelry in our gift guide.
What is October's Birthstone?
Opal is the birthstone for October. Pink tourmaline is another popular birthstone for this month, but prismatic opal is the main gemstone that celebrates October birthdays. As October’s birthstone, opal represents faith, hope, love, loyalty, and truth.
These unique gemstones don’t come in just one shade. In fact, a single opal will even show various hues depending on the lighting and viewing angle. The main October birthstone color is often a shade of blue or white that’s accentuated by specks of color. Opal’s unique play-of-color gives this gem enchanting beauty.
October Birthstone Gift Ideas
Jewelry is a popular gift to celebrate birthdays and special occasions, allowing the gift recipient to wear their present for years to come. Opal jewelry pieces are popular October birthday gifts that can be worn by any fans of this unique gemstone. We’re sharing our favorite opal jewelry designs to help you find the perfect present.
Personalized October Birthstone Jewelry
Our new personalized collection is a leading choice for October birthday gifts. Pick a necklace, ring or earrings with tourmaline birthstones to celebrate a special event this month. These pieces can include initials and other gemstones for extra meaning.
Opal Earrings
As a relatively soft gemstone, opal is susceptible to damage from cosmetics, chemicals, temperature changes, and harsh blows. Because of its softer nature, it’s best fit for durable settings like earrings.
Opal earrings bring the style of this gemstone with secure settings. Earrings with opals make excellent October birthstone gifts for women, men and anyone with something to celebrate.
Opal Necklaces
Necklaces are another October birthstone jewelry style that offers durability. Opal pendants are especially popular on white gold, yellow gold or silver chains. Because opals are softer gemstones, this jewelry should not be layered if it increases the risk of contact with other gemstones or metals.
Opal Rings
Fashionable and eye-catching opal rings are a great choice for fans of this gemstone who know how to care for it. This jewelry should be worn with extra care to keep the opals at their best. For new fans of opals, choose opal rings with bezel settings or diamond halos that provide added security.
Caring for October Birthstone Jewelry
Enchanting opals make excellent October birthday gifts, but they do require a little extra care to stay at their best. Avoid cleaning opal jewelry with harsh cleaners, steam cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, or strong chemicals.
You should also follow the last on, first off rule. This means putting on opal jewelry as your last step in getting ready and removing it first when you’re home. This helps prevent damage from cosmetics or other chemicals.
FAQs About October Birthstone Gifts
What is the October birthstone?
Opal is the main birthstone for October. Pink tourmaline is considered a secondary October gemstone.
Does opal jewelry make a good October birthday present?
Yes, opal jewelry is a leading gift for celebrating October birthdays. Opal necklaces and earrings are especially popular.
How do you find the right ring size?
You can use our free ring sizers to find the perfect fit.
Is opal bad luck?
No, opal jewelry is not bad luck. There are old superstitions that associated this October birthstone with bad fortune, but that is not a strong belief in modern times. In fact, many people associate opals with good luck today.
Finding Opal Jewelry
Because opals are more delicate than diamonds and other gemstones, it’s important to choose October birthstone gifts from trustworthy jewelers. Choose jewelry stores with thoughtfully sourced opals and artisan designs for October birthstone jewelry that’s made to last.
