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Amanda’s Style File: Opal and Tourmaline for October
We have two glorious gemstones to pay homage to this month, as October’s birthstones, like the changing leaves, come in an abundance of colors.
As crisp weather sneaks in, pumpkin spice takes over and the leaves begin to change in most parts of the country, we know that October is upon us. The color change is synonymous with fall.
As those who have birthdays in October begin to celebrate, the rest of us celebrate along with them, for we have two glorious gemstones to pay homage to this month. These birthstones, like the leaves, come in an abundance of colors.
Opal, the primary birthstone for October, is majestic in all of its forms, but the stones that contain maximum color play are truly captivating.
Tourmaline, the alternate birthstone for the 10th month of the year, has among the most color options in gemstones.
Here are 14 Amanda’s Style File selects to explore and celebrate October’s birthstones.
Judi Powers tourmaline slice earrings set in 14-karat gold and silver ($595)
JudiPowersJewelry.com
JudiPowersJewelry.com
Color Merchants 14-karat gold trillion-cut opal pendant with diamonds ($989)
ColorMerchants.com
ColorMerchants.com
Jacquie Aiche pavé diamond and white opal inlay kite necklace with diamond chain set in 14-karat rose gold ($8,500)
JacquieAiche.com
JacquieAiche.com
K. Brunini Skipping Stones earrings in 18-karat gold and oxidized sterling silver with bezel-set Yowah Nut opal and mixed-color tourmaline briolettes ($14,750)
KBrunini.com
KBrunini.com
Coomi Affinity 20-karat necklace with multi-colored tourmaline and diamond ($36,000)
Coomi.com
Coomi.com
Alex Soldier Byzantine tourmaline necklace (46 carats total weight) with diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($39,000)
AlexSoldier.com
AlexSoldier.com
Fernando Jorge pink opal Surround bracelet with diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($17,490)
FernandoJorge.co.uk
FernandoJorge.co.uk
Arman Sarkisyan 22-karat gold and silver Ethiopian opal Art Deco-style earrings with diamonds ($18,820)
ArmanSarkisyan.com
ArmanSarkisyan.com
Beladora opal earrings in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,450)
Beladora.com
Beladora.com
Gurhan Cluster necklace in 24-karat gold featuring round and marquise-shaped opal with a 22-karat gold lobster clasp ($32,500)
Gurhan.com
Gurhan.com
Sylva & Cie one-of-a-kind Australian opal ring (14.07 carats) in 18-karat yellow gold with round brilliant-cut diamonds ($18,375)
SylvaCie.com
SylvaCie.com
Julie Lamb one-of-a-kind bi-color tourmaline statement chain earrings with diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold (price upon request)
JulieLambNY.com
JulieLambNY.com
Lydia Courteille bracelet in 18-karat gold with fire opal, tourmaline, and orange and yellow sapphire (price upon request)
LydiaCourteille.com
LydiaCourteille.com
Wendy Yue 18-karat white gold earrings with a carved wood feather, black and gray diamonds, yellow sapphire and opal ($6,800)
WendyYue.com
WendyYue.com
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