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Amanda’s Style File: October’s Colorful Show
The month’s birthstones, tourmaline and opal, complement the palette of autumn.
This 14-karat yellow gold necklace with Australian opal swivel charms and pavé diamond accents from Just Jules is one of 20 pieces of October birthstone jewelry highlighted in this Amanda’s Style File.
Crisp air, pumpkin spice, hayrides, haunted houses, and football stadiums erupting in cheers—these are the sights and sounds of fall.
The season might be fleeting, but there is no denying the energy that comes with fall’s faster pace and colorful display of nature.
With October’s arrival comes breathtaking vistas that beckon leaf peepers (it is a real thing, look it up!) from all over to see the foliage sparkle and put on its best show of all.
Colorful too are October’s birthstones.
Tourmaline’s soulful palette runs from earthy greens to bright blue, fitting into the wild colors of the season.
Opals are having their own showstopping moment, bringing flashes of color that can be reminiscent of leaves swaying in the fall breeze while being lit by the sun.
These are some tourmaline and opal Style File selects to enjoy.
The season might be fleeting, but there is no denying the energy that comes with fall’s faster pace and colorful display of nature.
With October’s arrival comes breathtaking vistas that beckon leaf peepers (it is a real thing, look it up!) from all over to see the foliage sparkle and put on its best show of all.
Colorful too are October’s birthstones.
Tourmaline’s soulful palette runs from earthy greens to bright blue, fitting into the wild colors of the season.
Opals are having their own showstopping moment, bringing flashes of color that can be reminiscent of leaves swaying in the fall breeze while being lit by the sun.
These are some tourmaline and opal Style File selects to enjoy.
Ashaha “Anzar” cuff in 14-karat white gold with white opal and diamonds ($27,389)
Brooke Gregson Australian opal, sapphire, and diamond “Stargaze” engraved necklace ($16,875)
Claudia Mae green tourmaline and diamond heart locket in 14-karat yellow gold ($6,850)
Dilamani Lightning Ridge black opal oval and diamond ring set in 18-karat yellow gold ($45,000)
Duniya multicolor tourmaline “Firework” duster earrings in 14-karat yellow gold ($4,930)
Guita M sandalwood bead necklace with one-of-a-kind Yowah opal in 18-karat yellow gold ($17,600)
Harwell Godfrey one-of-a-kind Lil' Buddies “Freddie” pendant with opal, crystal, white onyx, and black onyx in 18-karat yellow gold ($8,150)
Jenna Blake carved opal shell in diamond-framed charm set in 18-karat yellow gold ($7,000)
Judi Powers Paraíba tourmaline scarab with diamond sun necklace in 18-karat green gold ($7,275)
Just Jules Australian opal swivel charms with pave diamond tops on a 14-karat yellow gold chain (Price upon request)
Lionheart “Serenity” opal amulet charm set in 14-karat yellow gold ($6,950)
Lord Jewelry opal and diamond ring set in 18-karat yellow gold with Australian opal, diamonds, and enamel from the "Wonderland" collection ($10,500)
Mindi Mond New York opal and diamond spiral ring in 18-karat yellow gold (Price upon request)
Pamela Froman 18-karat yellow gold earrings with watermelon tourmaline and rhodolite garnet with diamonds ($16,450)
Penny Preville 18-karat white gold and diamond opal doublet enhancer ($6,340)
Rahaminov Diamonds blue-green tourmaline earrings set in 18-karat yellow gold ($9,600)
Renato Cipullo opal and diamond “Passione” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold ($7,600)
Sanamama Ethiopian white opal beaded necklace with 18-karat yellow gold clasp ($3,300)
Sunlit opal droplet charm in 18-karat yellow gold ($1,950)
Todd Reed 18-karat yellow gold cuff with white brilliant-cut diamonds and tourmalines ($109,000)
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