By Emily
on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
in Birthstones.
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There are two designated birthstones for the month of October, opal and tourmaline. The best quality opals display a vibrant assortment of colors while tourmaline gemstones can be found in a variety of colors, including pink and green. Here are some of our favorite opal and tourmaline jewelry. Australian Opal Pendant Green Tourmaline Earrings Oval… Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
in Commonly Asked Questions, Gemstones, Informational.
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Where in the world do opals come from? Over 90% of the world’s opals come from Australia. In fact, a small town in New South Wales called Lightning Ridge is one of the few places in the world that produces high quality black opals. Other known locations for opals include Nevada, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, and Ethiopia…. Read More
By Emily
on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
in Gemstones, Informational, Uncategorized.
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Opal is one of the two designated birthstones for the month of October (the other being tourmaline). Famed for their beautiful assortment of colors, opals are a popular gemstone choice for many who appreciate unique, colorful jewelry. Here are 10 facts that you may not have known about this month’s birthstone: There are several claims… Read More