Opal Stones Collection
Opal stones with personal engraving — color that catches every eye.
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What Does Opal Mean as the October Birthstone?
Opal is the traditional birthstone for October, sharing the month with tourmaline. It has long been associated with hope, creativity, and imagination, though much of its appeal is optical rather than symbolic: the play of color shifting across the surface as the stone moves means no two catch the light quite the same way. That makes it a natural fit for pieces meant to mark a particular person, whether that is an October birthday, a baby born that month, or a name pendant set with the stone. For other months, the matched colors are listed in our birthstone collection.
What Kind of Opal Do We Use?
The opals in this collection are created stones, made in a lab to the same optical character as mined opal. That is consistent with how we handle birthstones across the range: high-quality crystals matched to each month's traditional color rather than mined gems. We say so plainly because you should know what you are buying. The color and the play of light are the point, and created stones deliver both consistently from piece to piece, without the variation and cost that come with mined material. Settings are gold, rose gold, or silver plating over stainless steel, or solid sterling silver 925, assembled to order in our workshop.
Frequently asked questions
What month is opal the birthstone for?
October. Opal and tourmaline are both recognized for that month, with opal the older of the two traditions. It is the usual choice for an October birthday gift, a birth-month pendant for a baby, or a piece marking an anniversary that falls in October.
What does opal symbolize?
Across traditions opal has been linked with hope, creativity, and imagination, and in some accounts with loyalty and confidence. The associations vary by culture and era rather than following one fixed meaning, and most people choose it for the birth month or simply for the shifting color.
Are the opals mined or created?
Created. They are produced in a lab and matched to the color and play-of-light of natural opal. This follows our birthstone approach across the whole range: high-quality crystals matched to each month's traditional color, not mined gems. We would rather state it up front than leave it ambiguous.
Can opal pieces be personalized with a name?
Yes. The opal charms and pendants here can be paired with engraving, including the baby pendant and the boy and girl charms. Names can be engraved in any of our 19+ languages. Every piece is made to order, so the stone and the engraving are assembled together rather than separately.
How should I care for opal jewelry?
Keep it away from harsh cleaning products, perfume, and prolonged heat, and store it separately so harder stones do not scratch the surface. Wipe with a soft dry cloth rather than soaking it. The same care suits the setting, whether that is plated stainless steel or sterling silver 925.