Tuesday, October 9, 2007

October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline

Jewelry created with October's birthstones, Opal and Tourmaline, make for perfect fall pieces, as these gemstones combine the warm tones of the earth.

OPAL - OCTOBER'S BIRTHSTONE
Opal has been valued throughout history for its beauty. Many cultures believe in the magical qualities of Opal. It is considered to be a sacred stone of the Cherokees, and Ancient Greeks have celebrated this beautiful stone.

This harmonizing stone is believed to help one realize good changes and find happy dreams. It is a particularly good stone for helping one soothe nerves, and become more relaxed and spontaneous. Further, it is believed to aid in business dealings as well as enhance creativity.



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TOURMALINE - OCTOBER'S BIRTHSTONE
Tourmaline is a beautiful stone that comes in a rainbow of colors from black to pink to green. It was a favorite gemstone of the Empress Dowager Tsu Hsi of China, and it is said that the Empress was laid to rest on a pillow made of tourmaline.

Black tourmaline is considered to be a stone of very powerful luck, and encouraged to use when most luck is needed. It is also considered to be a protection stone, and shields one from negativity.