October’s Two Birthstones Fill the Month With Magic

One could make the argument that October is the most exciting month of the year: even for those who don’t enjoy a Halloween celebration, this month is a gateway to the holiday season—an unofficial kickoff of sorts. Some consumers have already started their gift shopping, while others are at least starting to think about the events ahead.

If the bustling vibe of October doesn’t have you convinced of its excellence, consider the month’s birthstones, opal and tourmaline. These two beloved gems represent a range of colors to please any palate. You’ve got your opal, in a rainbow-tinged black or white, a fiery orange-red, and a delicious pink. And tourmaline displays a variety of colors ranging from red to blue and everything in between—and it isn’t just limited to one single color per stone, boasting bicolor and tricolor varieties to boot.

Designs range from one-of-kind creations to budget-friendly birthstone buys that customers love for easy gifting and self-purchases. In this variety presented by exhibitors of the JCK Show, you’ll encounter a treasure for every shopper. Stacking rings, a chic pair of chunky hoop earrings, a statement-making bracelet, a cocktail ring with a diamond-encrusted setting. There’s even a vintage watch face, converted into a one-of-a-kind bracelet worthy of a family heirloom.

Whether they’re shopping for an October birthday or an impressive holiday present, this month’s birthstones provide endless opportunities to delight. The proof is in the selection of jewels curated here.

Hoop earrings in 14k white gold with pink tourmaline, price on request; Breuning

Ring with opal and diamonds, price on request; Jyes International

Aurora Nights Cassiopeia bracelet in 18k gold with 27.4 cts. t.w. opal and 2.14 cts. t.w. diamonds, $10,000; Ruchi

Earrings in gold-plated sterling silver with tourmaline, $505; Jorge Revilla

Ring in 18k gold-plated sterling silver with 2.0 cts. t.w. tourmaline, price on request; Gemcolorz

Vintage watch face in platinum and 14k yellow gold link bracelet with black opal, $7,500; Just Jules

Ring in 14k yellow gold with opals, $1,870; Classique Creations

Pendant in 14k yellow gold with 9.85 ct. green tourmaline and 0.42 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,890; Carl K. Gumpert

Ring in 18k white gold with pink enamel, 3.02 ct. pink tourmaline, 1.11 cts. t.w. purple sapphire, and 0.58 ct. t.w. diamonds, $12,481; Yael Designs

Ring in 18k yellow gold with Ethiopian opal and diamonds, $1,750; Lolovivi

Ring in 18k white gold with 1.14 ct. Paraiba and 1.41 cts. t.w. diamonds, $18,000; Steven Royce

Necklace and bracelet in 24k yellow gold with Australian black opal doublets, diamonds, and sapphire beads, prices on request; Kurtulan

Ring in 14k yellow gold with pear-shape Australian opal and diamonds, $5,140; Lali Jewels

Earrings in 18k gold with fire opal and diamonds, price on request; 18 Carat House