What is the birthstone for October?
It’s a stone that is often referred to as the stone of happy dreams and changes. It’s a stone that is said to help one understand their higher personal potential. This very captivating and luminescent stone is Opal!
Opal can be found in many places around the world, but significantly more can be found in Australia. There is one type of opal that can only be found in one part of the world– the boulder opal found in Queensland, Australia.
Do you want to be hypnotized by the opal’s mesmerizing glow? Here are a couple of some notable opals in history. The largest and most valuable opal discovered and weighing at about 7.5lbs is the Olympic Australis Opal. Another famous opal also found in Australia called the Aurora Australis. One of the rarest and also very valuable opal is called the Virgin Rainbow Opal.
Opal is not only the best birthday gift you can give to your friend born in October, but it is also the stone used to commemorate the 14th wedding anniversary.
Here are 5 of our favorite AND affordable opal gifts:
- Raw Opal Ring by INBALMISHAN
- Dainty Opal Ring by SAMIJEWELS
- Rose Gold Welo Opal Necklace by CHARMED COAST JEWELRY
- Natural Vintage Opal Set by MOWTE JEWELRY (If you want to get a necklace, earrings, and ring set)
- Rose Gold Compass Opal Necklace by RUDIANA
After giving your friend this beautiful gift, don’t forget to also give the care instructions for these somewhat sensitive stones. Opals are very sensitive to high heat and extreme changes in conditions– exposing them to these elements can cause fractures! When cleaning opal, only use warm soapy water and remember to store them in a separate baggie from other stones that can scratch them. Read more from the GIA society about the history of opals.
Always with love,
-Janice
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