October Birthstones Opal and Tourmaline

October Birthstones: Opal or Tourmaline

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October’s birthstones are Opal and Tourmaline, both celebrated for their dazzling colours and rich symbolism. Opal is prized for its mystical play-of-color, while Tourmaline offers a rainbow spectrum of hues, most famously pink. Together, they make October one of the most vibrant birthstone months.

October’s birthstones reflect diversity and creativity. Opal dazzles with its shifting rainbow fire, while Tourmaline offers endless colour choices and emotional symbolism. Together, they embody October’s spirit of vibrancy and individuality.

Opal

Colour: Known for its shifting rainbow hues (play-of-colour), ranging from fiery reds and oranges to greens and blues. Common body colours include white, black, and crystal-clear.

Symbolism: Associated with creativity, emotional expression, and mystery. Ancient Romans admired opals for containing “the finest possible colours” of all gems.

Energy & Beliefs: Believed to inspire imagination, amplify emotions, and bring inspiration. Some traditions saw it as a protective stone, even called the “eye stone” in the Middle Ages.

Accessibility: High-quality opals (especially black opals from Lightning Ridge, Australia) can be rare and valuable. More common white opals are affordable and widely available.

Versatility: Its dramatic play-of-colour makes opal a standout in statement jewellery, from rings to pendants.

Tourmaline

Colour: Found in nearly every colour of the spectrum. Pink tourmaline is the most popular October variety, but green, blue, and multicoloured stones are also common.

Symbolism: Tourmaline symbolises compassion, healing, and balance. Its wide colour range reflects versatility and adaptability.

Energy & Beliefs: Thought to promote emotional healing, reduce stress, and encourage self-confidence. Different colours are linked to different energies (e.g., pink for love, green for vitality).

Accessibility: Generally more accessible, with a wide range of prices depending on colour and clarity. Pink tourmaline is especially popular in jewellery.

Versatility: Its colour diversity allows it to suit nearly any style, from delicate pink tourmaline engagement rings to bold green tourmaline necklaces and our go-to for protection - black tourmaline bracelets.

Not in sync with your traditional birthstone?

Then try exploring alternative birthstones or stones associated with astrological signs, angels, or even the day or hour of your birth.

Safe Space Tourmaline 4-Pack

Black Tourmaline Mini Chip Protection Pack – 4 Corners Set Bring protective energy to the spaces in your home or garden with our Black Tourmaline Mini Chip Packs. Each pack contains four small sachets of natural black tourmaline crystal chips,...

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Black Tourmaline 100mm Polished Sphere

This 100mm Tourmaline sphere is a great statement piece. Black Tourmaline is prized for its grounding effects and neutralizing negative forces - protecting from both people and electrical/magnetic fields. The stone of strength and courage, Black...

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Black Tourmaline 72mm Specimen

Black Tourmaline 72mm Specimen Tourmaline is a powerful protection stone prized for its grounding effects and neutralizing negative forces. It sharpens wits, raises energy levels, improves vitality, and offers emotional stability. DESCRIPTION Natural...

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Black Tourmaline A Grade 52mm Specimen

Black Tourmaline A Grade 52mm Specimen The stone of protection, Black Tourmaline is prized for its grounding effects and neutralizing negative forces. DESCRIPTION Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal Origin: Brazil Dimensions: 52mm x 50mm x 30mm Weight:...

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Black Tourmaline 37mm Rough Specimen

Black Tourmaline 37mm Specimen The stone of protection. DESCRIPTION Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal Dimensions: 37mm x 18mm x 19mm Weight: 27gm Price per piece PROPERTIES & ATTRIBUTES ♥ Grounding ♥ Protection ♥ Vitality Black...

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45mm Black Tourmaline Quartz in Macrame Interchangeable (Black) Crystal Pouch Necklace

Wear a Black Tourmaline necklace for its grounding effects and to neutralize negative forces. A powerful stone of protection, Tourmaline also helps sharpen wits, raises energy levels, improves vitality, provides stability and soothes emotions...

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Black Tourmaline 36mm Rough Specimen

Black Tourmaline 36mm Rough Specimen The stone of protection , Black Tourmaline s prized for its grounding effects and neutralizing negative forces. DESCRIPTION Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal Origin: Brazil Dimensions: 36mm W x 332mm D x 22mm...

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Mixed Tourmaline 4mm Faceted Rondelle Bead Bracelet

Tourmaline is a strong healing and nurturing stone, it is also one of the strongest stones for protection, grounding the emotions and deflecting negative energy. This bead bracelet features muted tones of Tourmaline. Available in Extra Small, Small,...

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Mixed Tourmaline Small Crystal Chips

Mixed Tourmaline Small Crystal Chips Bag Tourmaline is a powerful stone of protection stone. It is very versatile and can sharpen your wits, raise your energy, improve vitality, and offer emotional stability. A bag of small mixed Tourmaline crystal chips...

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Black Tourmaline Small Crystal Chips

Black Tourmaline Small Crystal Chips Black Tourmaline is prized for its grounding effects and neutralizing negative forces - protecting from both people and electrical/magnetic fields. The stone of strength and courage, Black Tourmaline is also the stone...

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Mixed Tourmaline Premium Chip Bracelet

Tourmaline Tourmaline comes in an amazing variety of colours. It's a powerful stone of protection stone and is a versatile addition to your crystal collection. Tourmaline can sharpen your wits, raise your energy, improve vitality, and offer emotional...

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Large Black Tourmaline 40mm Pendulum with Chain

Large Black Tourmaline 40mm Pendulum with chain Black Tourmaline is prized for its grounding effects and neutralizing negative forces - protecting from both people and electrical/magnetic fields. Black Tourmaline is also the stone of choice for grounding...

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Black Tourmaline 25mm Polished Pyramid

Black Tourmaline is prized for its grounding effects and neutralizing negative forces - protecting from both people and electrical/magnetic fields. The stone of strength and courage, Black Tourmaline is also the stone of choice for grounding spiritual...

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Large Black Tourmaline 43mm Pendulum with Chain

Large Black Tourmaline 43mm Pendulum with chain Black Tourmaline is prized for its grounding effects and neutralizing negative forces - protecting from both people and electrical/magnetic fields. Black Tourmaline is also the stone of choice for grounding...

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Black Tourmaline 25mm Tumbled Stone

Black Tourmaline 25mm Tumbled Stone Tourmaline is a powerful protection stone prized for its grounding effects and for neutralizing negative forces. It sharpens wits, raises energy levels, improves vitality, soothes emotions and offers stability...

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Black Tourmaline 20mm Tumbled Stone

Black Tourmaline 20mm Tumbled Stone Tourmaline is a powerful protection stone prized for its grounding effects and for neutralizing negative forces. It sharpens wits, raises energy levels, improves vitality, soothes emotions and offers stability...

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