BIRTHSTONE COLLECTION
October Birthstone
Discover the stones commonly linked to this month, including modern choices and recognised alternatives.
Which stones represent October?
Opal
Colours: Various, often iridescent
Often associated with imagination
Explore Opal →Recognised alternativeTourmaline
Colours: Many colours
Symbolically associated with individuality
Explore Tourmaline →Birthstone traditions differ across historical and modern lists. These associations are not scientific or medical claims.
Colours, meaning and history
Opal
Colour: Various, often iridescent.
Often associated with imagination
Opal has inspired many stories through its colour effects. Those associations are cultural narratives rather than guarantees of fortune, healing or personal outcomes.
Read the Opal gemstone guide →Tourmaline
Colour: Many colours.
Symbolically associated with individuality
Different tourmaline colours can carry different contemporary symbolic meanings. These are subjective cultural associations and should not be confused with scientific claims.
Read the Tourmaline gemstone guide →Frequently asked questions
What is the October birthstone?
Recognised stones include Opal, Tourmaline. Modern and traditional lists are not always identical.
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