Tourmaline is the modern birthstone of October. These gems come in wide varieties and colors, including beautiful rainbow-colored stones.

Tourmaline is loved by many people around the world and is believed to have healing properties, reduce stress, and promote creativity. People also often wear Tourmaline stone jewelry on their bodies to soothe and heal past hurts.

The traditional birth month gemstone of October is Opal - a stone with a unique color. When rotated, bright rays of moving light will appear on the surface of the stone. This October birthstone is the only gemstone that has this effect, but not all Opals do.

Due to its color, Opal is associated with light and magic. Some Opals are believed to have healing properties, especially for the eyes.