Tourmaline is the newer October birthstone. The name comes from the Sinhalese word toramalli, which means “stone with mixed colors,” because it often has multiple colors in one crystal. Very few gems match tourmaline’s dazzling array of colors. Perhaps this is why ancient mystics believed this October birthstone could inspire artistic expression – it has a color palette for every mood. Among the most popular are the pink and red rubellites, the emerald green “chrome” tourmalines, and the neon green and blue-to-violet “paraíba” tourmalines.
Different colors of tourmaline are thought to have their own healing properties. Black tourmaline is believed to protect the wearer and give a sense of self-confidence. Pink tourmaline embodies love and is associated with compassion and gentleness. Green tourmaline promotes courage, strength and stamina.
Tourmaline is given to celebrate the eighth wedding anniversary.
The name of Opal, the traditional October birthstone, is believed to have originated in India (the source of the first opals brought to the Western world), where in Sanskrit it was called upala, a “precious stone." .” In ancient Rome, this became opalus. Most opals are valued for their shifting colors in rainbow hues – a phenomenon known as “play-of-color.”
The October birthstone’s dramatic play-of-color has inspired writers to compare it to fireworks, galaxies and volcanoes. Bedouins once believed opal held lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. Ancient Greeks thought opals bestowed the gift of prophesy and protection from disease. Europeans long maintained opal to be a symbol of purity, hope and truth. Hundreds of years ago, opal was believed to embody the virtues and powers of all colored stones.
Opal is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th wedding anniversary.
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These Sterling Silver Opal Stud Earrings feature a White Opal surrounded by a Halo of 0.01ctw White Diamonds
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14K YELLOW GOLD PENDNT SET WITH A 2.08CTW OPAL SURROUNDED BY 0.13CTW OF WHITE DIAMONDS.
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14K YELLOW GOLD WITH WHITE AND BOULDER OPALS.
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THESE 14K WHITE GOLD STUDS FEATURE 0.95CTW BOULDER OPALS SURROUNDED BY A HALO OF 0.08CTW WHITE DIAMONDS.
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14K WHITE GOLD WITH 2.52CTW WHITE OPALS CENTERED WITH A 0.13CTW DIAMOND HALO AND POST BACKS.
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14K WHITE GOLD OPAL PENDANT WITH DIAMOND HALO Total Diamond Weight: 0.13 cts
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This 7.5" bracelet by Paulo Ferro, features brown and cognac colored Tourmaline beads fastened with an 18K yellow gold clasp.
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This 32" Sterling Silver Necklace features a tassel made of pearls that dangles from Multi-colored Tourmaline pendants with white diamond accents. Also features a cable chain with multi colored tourmaline stations....
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These Stud Earrings feature 8MM Green Tourmaline stones et in 14K Yellow Gold.
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These Stud Earrings, handmade by Barry, feature 7MM Pink Tourmaline stones set in 18K White Gild and surrounded by 0.23CTW FG VS Diamond Halos.
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This 212CT Pink Tourmaline necklace is linked together by 18K Yellow Gold Chain and wire fastened with an S hook closure. Necklace is 16.5" long.
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This 18K Yellow Gold Pendant, by Robert Wander features a 24.95CT Pink Tourmaline surrounded by Pink Sapphires and Champagne Diamonds. Chain not included.
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This 18K Yellow Gold Ring, by Robert Wander, features a 6.57CT Green Tourmaline accented by Pink, Yellow, and Orange Sapphires along with Champagne Diamonds. Size 6.
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This Sterling Silver Bracelet by Hellmuth features Black Tourmaline beads and Silver Skulls throught this 8" Men's Bracelet.
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A Barry J. Peterson original, these 18KW Gold Stud Earrings feature RARE 9.36CTW Cabochon Paraiba Tourmaline Gems surrounded by 1.15CTW White Diamond Halos. Pricing available upon request.
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A Barry J. Peterson original, this 27.11CT Green Tourmaline is a Baroque style stone set in 18k Yellow Gold featuring 0.39CTW white diamonds on each side of the bezel. Size 6,...
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A Barry J. Peterson creation, this 18K Yellow Hammered Finish Gold ring features a 13.03CT Indicolite Tourmaline Stone in a bezel setting. Size 6, resizing and customization are available for...
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A Barry J. Peterson original piece, this 18KY 35.80CT Tourmaline Necklace features .20CTW Diamond accents on each side of this brilliant green stone. Pricing available upon request. Call 208-726-5202 or...
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This Silver ring with a hammered finish features a 2.40CT Opal and a .08CT Diamond bezel set in 18K Yellow Gold. Ring is cuff style and does not wrap finger...
KT: (Karat) refers to the fineness of gold: one karat is equal to 1/24th part of pure gold in an alloy.
18KTY: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
18KTW: 18 Karat White Gold
18KTR: 18 Karat Rose Gold
14KTY: 14 Karat Yellow Gold
14KTW: 14 Karat White Gold
14KTR: 14 Karat Rose Gold
CT: (Carat)
CTW: (Total Carat Weight) The term refers to the sum of the weights of all diamonds mounted in a piece of jewelry.
SHANK: refers to the band of the ring or the part that actually encircles your finger. Most shanks are round, but there are also square shaped-shanks and other more creative shapes.
GIA : Gemological Institute of America; known as the leading authority for gemology internationally.
GIA Color Grading Scale: The GIA scale begins with the letter D, representing colorlessness, and continues with increasing presence of color to the letter Z, representing light yellow, light brown or light gray. The 23 color grades on the GIA Color Scale (or diamond color chart) are subdivided into five subcategories, which are: colorless (D-F); near colorless (G-J); faint (K-M); very light (N-R); and light (S-Z).
GIA Diamond Clarity Scale: The GIA Diamond Clarity Scale has 6 categories, some of which are divided, for a total of 11 specific grades.