October Birthstone

Opal

October’s birthstone, the opal, symbolizes confidence and faithfulness. Opal is a type of quartz that is made up of tiny spheres of amorphous hydrated silica, which gives it the rainbow shimmer. Europeans however thought opal to be a symbol of purity, hope and truth. People have also associated this stone with good fortune and good luck. It is also known to protect anyone who wears it from bad things and the bad intentions of people. Opal is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th wedding anniversary.