Fashion
The 14 Coolest Pieces Of Opal Jewelry For October Birthdays
The perfect presents for all the lovely Libras and Scorpios in your life
If you’re lucky enough to be born in October, you get not one, but two different birthstones to choose from: opal and tourmaline. While those October birthdays can find a range of jewelry in both, we can’t deny that the opal is our favorite of the two.
Nothing against tourmaline or anything—we love the light pink and green “watermelon” detail of the stone and all, but something about the iridescence of the opal makes us swoon.
Not only is the opal a beautiful stone, but it also has quite the associated history and folklore. The opal has long symbolized hope in a wide range of ancient cultures and also was said to make its wearer invisible, thus making it a talisman of ancient spies and thieves. Some cultures believed that it fell from the heavens when lightning struck the earth. It’s also believed to have an effect on physical ailments, from curing eye infections (so long, pink eye!) to calming anxious nerves and strengthening memory.
We rounded up 14 pieces of opal jewelry that are more than just your typical birthstone baubles. These unique, interesting styles—at a range of price points, of course—make the best gifts for any Libras and Scorpios you want to show a little love to this month (ahem, including yourself).
Click through the gallery below to check out our picks.
La Kaiser, Dual Hex Gold Cuff, $215, available at La Kaiser.
Morphe Jewelry, Lvna Ring, $498, available at Morphe Jewelry.
Ted Rossi, Snakeskin And Opal Bracelet, $94, available at Spring.
Avrocomy, Opal Sun Studs, $140, available at Local Eclectic.
Pamela Love, Ouroboros Silver-Plated Opal Choker, $360, available at Pamela Love.
Smith + Mara, Solid Gold Stone Bar Necklace, $990, available at Smith + Mara.
Urban Outfitters, Genuine Opal Stone Post Earrings, $16, available at Urban Outfitters.
Loren Stewart, Diamond And Opal Chain Bracelet, $440, available at Loren Stewart.
Bing Bang, Tiny Marquis Ring, $70, available at Bing Bang.
Catherine Weitzman, Oval Gemstone Necklace, $90, available at Catherine Weitzman.
Maniamania, Silver Opal Chakra Earrings, $190, available at Bona Drag.
Maya Brenner, Opal Threader Earrings, $396, available at Maya Brenner.
Wwake, Two-Step Ring, $313, available at Wwake.
Zoe Chicco, 14K Tiny Opal Bezel Ring, $130, available at Zoe Chicco.
