In The Middle Of A Fall

Fall colours are beautiful for their differences.

I once flew east over Canada at this time of the year. The steady red sea of fiery maples was breathtaking, but for the most part, I enjoy how the yellows, greens, reds and oranges vibrate together along autumn country roads.

The stones of October have similar traits - modest hues, variety, and gorgeous, breathtaking beauty.

Traditionally, Opal has been the October stone. Its silica and 10 percentage of water brings out lovely colours the way a good rain before a sunny day brings out a rainbow over a Fall feast of foliage. We know White Opal, but there are also the deep greens and blues of Black Opal, and NOTHING does red or orange like Fire Opal.

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In modern times, we also consider Tourmaline an October stone. Most birthstone displays will show a pale pink sparkler, but Tourmaline can show an array of pinks, browns, greens, yellows, blues, and even combinations within a stone.

Which of these gorgeous gems says October to you?

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