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Here are some great opal rings for the month of October or any time of the year! Beautiful!

Happy October!! Opal birthstone of October! The name opal derives from the Greek Opallos, meaning "to see a change (of color)." Opals range in color from milky white to black with flashes of yellow, orange, green, red, and blue. An opal's beauty is the product of contrast between its color play and its background. Opal is a formation of non-crystalline silica gel that seeped into crevices in the sedimentary strata. Through time and nature's heating and molding processes, ...the gel hardened into the form of opals. The opal is composed of particles closely packed in spherical arrangements. When packed together in a regular pattern, a three-dimensional array of spaces are created that give opal its radiance. Here's one of our necklaces! Perfect gift for a loved one!

Emerald is the birthstone for May. The word emerald derives from the Latin term "smaragdus", simply meaning green gem. Emeralds are from the beryl family of minerals that includes aquamarine, the March birthstone. Their color comes from small quantities of chromium. Ranging in color from light to deep green, emeralds were Cleopatra's favorite gemstones. Ancient Romans associated emeralds with the goddess of love, Venus, and believed the gems embodied fertility, faith and good...ness. Ancient Greeks wore emeralds to honor Aphrodite, their own goddess of love, fertility, and beauty. Considered to have healing properties, some believed that merely gazing upon an emerald could soothe one's eyes. Some believe emeralds can help stop bleeding, prevent epileptic seizures, protect from panic, and reduce a fever. It is said that emeralds can restore peace, clear the mind, and enhance one's clairvoyance. See more

Diamond is the birth stone for April. Diamonds were first discovered in India and figure prominently in Hindu mythology, which believes that the stones were formed when lightning struck rocks. The belief that diamonds are an antidote to poison was common in many cultures. In the middle Ages, they were also believed to change color in the presence of a poison, while a diamond's brilliance gave its possessor power over the evil eye. Diamonds fascinate us with their brilliance, luster, durability and hardness. Diamonds were regarded as a talisman to ward off evil or for protection during battle. Diamonds were also prized for their ability to refract light, evidenced by writings dating to this period describing their strength, ability to scratch metals and refractive qualities.

Aquamarine is the birthstones for March. It’s also the popular anniversary gemstone for the 19th year of marriage. The name aquamarine is created by mixing the Latin words water (aqua) and sea (mare). Aquamarine birth stones are known to make braveness, success, togetherness and knowledge to its wearers. It symbolizes having of new friends. It’s considered as a present of love. This gemstone has the ability to help its wearer with awareness, vision and motivation. March aquamarine birthstone is about instilling good feeling. This amazingly gorgeous gemstone is thought to provide us peacefulness, clarity and ensures mental and emotional balance. Aquamarine gem stone helps focus, concentration and aids meditation.