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Amanda’s Style File: Opulent October
The month’s birthstones, opal and tourmaline, help the season’s laid-back attire pop, Amanda Gizzi says.
This open ring from Jacquie Aiche features both birthstones for the month of October, opal (in this case, a freeform Australian opal) and tourmaline (a baguette-cut purple tourmaline). It retails for $12,000.
Sweater weather is upon us in most parts of the country.
However, don’t be fooled by fall’s casual, pumpkin spice-soaked vibes. The season also calls for opulence, with accessories providing the perfect juxtaposition to the laid-back attire.
October knows how to do opulence with not one but two show-stopping birthstone options, opal and tourmaline.
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However, don’t be fooled by fall’s casual, pumpkin spice-soaked vibes. The season also calls for opulence, with accessories providing the perfect juxtaposition to the laid-back attire.
October knows how to do opulence with not one but two show-stopping birthstone options, opal and tourmaline.
Opals are filled with fire, as the color display within each stone creates drama.
Tourmaline, on the other hand, is the quintessential stone for the “quiet luxury” movement, with its range of soft hues.
We celebrate all the October babies with these gorgeous Style File selects.
Anne Sisteron “Monaco” stud earrings in 14-karat yellow gold with opal, turquoise and diamonds ($1,620)
Akaila Reid 18-karat yellow gold mini hoops with large pink opal drops ($1,900)
Ashaha “Dehya Vert” with Australian opal, diamonds, plexiglass and 18-karat yellow gold ($8,808)
Ashley Zhang 14-karat yellow gold “Bubble” bracelet with mint green tourmaline ($3,850)
Assael detachable Tahitian pearl and mint tourmaline earrings set in platinum (price upon request)
Casual Séance half-moon studs in 14-karat yellow gold with matrix boulder opals ($398)
Chris Ploof hand-forged Damascus stainless steel and 18-karat gold ring set with a rectangular green tourmaline cut by John Dyer Gems ($2,990)
Cicada opal, diamond and spinel ring set in platinum ($15,600)
Gurhan one-of-a-kind 24-karat yellow gold, tourmaline and diamond pendant necklace ($15,580)
Hamilton Jewelers pink tourmaline and diamond ring set in platinum ($27,500)
Jacquie Aiche 14-karat yellow gold pavé diamond freeform Australian opal and baguette purple tourmaline open ring ($12,000)
Jolly Bijou “Orb Necklace” in 14-karat rose gold set with two emerald-cut tourmalines on a diamond-cut cable chain ($1,945)
Katherine Jetter square opal studs with diamonds from the “Graffiti” collection in 18-karat yellow gold and green rhodium ($8,000)
Mason and Books “Sugar and Spice” large cocktail ring with Ethiopian opal and coral ($10,500)
Robinson Pelham “Siren” earrings in 9-karat yellow gold earrings with pink sapphires and pink opals ($7,295)
Type Jewelry “Endless” pink tourmaline chain ring in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,420)
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