Europeans have long considered the gem a symbol of hope, purity, and truth. Opal is considered an October birthstone. Some people think it’s unlucky for anyone born in another month to wear an opal.

October has two birthstones: opal and tourmaline. Opal is the traditional birthstone for October. This gemstone is well-known for its "play-of-color," or ability to shift color. Opals often have a ...

Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone up a notch with these luxury jewellery pieces Birthstones - gems ...

"The Path of Enlightenment" necklace contains 180 magnificent opals from Lightning Ridge, Australia, a famous opal producing area. - Courtesy Cody Opal Opal is the product of seasonal rains that ...