Opal, The Most Bewitching Gemstone of Them All

Mirrored display case on the wall, which is the most enchanting gem of all? We love a sparkling diamond, a rich emerald, too, but of all the stones, opal, there’s nothing quite like you.

It seems only fitting that opal would be the birthstone of October, the month of all things spooky, mystical, and mysterious. In a season dominated by eerie-yet-romantic vibes (ever heard of whimsigoth?), the opal’s crystal ball-esque look couldn’t be more ideal to suit it. It swims with color, like something beautiful trapped beneath a surface—long-ago magic kept within, waiting to be unlocked only by a certain chosen one.

Consider the folklore of opal, an old wives’ tale that some jewelry lovers still firmly subscribe to: They say it’s bad luck to wear an opal if it isn’t your birthstone. Perhaps the gem really does have a preference for adorning only its specially chosen wearers…

Still, for those who aren’t superstitious—or even those who are—opal jewels like these may very well be worth taking your chances. Who could possibly resist such luminescence and spellbinding color? Surely not us. For October babies and those who simply can’t resist their hypnotizing pull, these opal jewels are here to make spooky season perfectly sweet.