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October’s birthstone, the Opal: Lightning in a Gemstone

By Aimee Berrent on October 21, 2021 in Blog

One of the most beautiful and varied gemstones around, the opal—October’s birthstone—has been revered from early days. Bedouins believed they contained lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. Ancient Greeks thought they brought the gift of prophesy and protection. October’s birthstone is a gem like no other. Interesting facts about opals Unlike other gemstones, […]

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“Fall” In Love With These Autumn Gemstones: Earth-Tone Jewelry

By Aimee Berrent on September 29, 2021 in Blog

Just as you change wardrobes each season, how about changing your jewelry too? Get back to nature this fall with earth-tone jewelry: gold, yellow, burnt orange, and deep bronze and red. Here are some perfect gemstones that reflect fall’s vibrant colors. Gold/orange Citrine: This quartz-based gem comes in transparent delicate yellow to orange to an […]

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Celebrating the rainbow colors of the opal, October’s birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on October 2, 2017 in Blog

Throughout history, opal has been regarded as the luckiest and most magical of all gems because it can show all colors.” So, whether you’re an October birthday baby—or just love the mystery and depths of this beautiful gemstone, treat yourself to a piece of lightning here on earth. Types of opals The flashing colors in […]

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Opals: October’s fiery birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on October 2, 2016 in Blog

October birthday girls (and boys), opals, your birthstone is a magnificent gem that defines “play of colors.” As the fall brings muted colors and less daylight, the opal defies that to bring fire and splashes of color. The American Gem Society notes that the name, opal, “comes from the Greek Opallos, meaning “to see a change […]

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