October also has two birthstones; Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone for many because it’s available in a rainb...
October also has
two birthstones; Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone for
many because it’s available in a rainbow of beautiful colors. Opal gemstones
are truly unique because each individual gem is adorned with a one-of-a-kind
color combination.
Both stones
exhibit a vibrant spectrum of colors, lending charm and beauty to any jewelry
they are fashioned in. These dual colored gems are prized across the world and
are in high demand for their unique hue combinations and crystal structures.
Tourmaline
Tourmaline lives
up to its name, which means “mixed stone”. With a rainbow of colors, Tourmaline
can easily enhance any jewelry collection. Cranberry red, hot magenta,
bubblegum pink, peach and orange, canary yellow, mint, grass and forest green,
ocean blue, violet: Tourmaline is all of these and more.
Tourmalines are
commonly found in Brazil, Africa, the Middle East, California and the Maine in
the United States of America. These gemstones are also mined in Peru,
Czechoslovakia, Australia and Mexico.
The tourmaline
is believed to have more psychological effects than physical effects and helps
one retain their calm when under pressure, battles negative emotions like
anger, jealousy and promotes peace and tranquillity.
Opal
A rainbow of iridescent hues radiate from the
luminous opal. Opal was known
as the Queen of Gems because it encompassed the colors of all other gems. Each
Opal is truly one-of-a-kind; as unique as our fingerprints. Some prefer the
calming flashes of blues and greens; others love the bright reds and yellows.
With its rainbow of colors, as you turn and move the Opal the color plays and
shifts, giving you a gem that can be worn with a plethora of ensembles.
According to
legend, Cleopatra is said to have worn a magnificent set of opals to attract
Mark Anthony, ruler of Rome. Queen Victoria was a passionate collector of the
gemstones, one of the many rulers who wore crowns encrusted with the gems to
protect them against evil and enemies.
The crystal opal
is transparent with a bright spectrum of colors, while the fire opal is
translucent with bold hues of yellow, orange and red. Opal gemstones with red
hues against a black backdrop are the rarest and most expensive while the green
and white opals are more common and less expensive.
The , Opal, has
healing properties and is believed to be effective in curing eye infections,
enhancing one’s creativity, calming nerves and strengthening memory.
