Birthstone for October - Opal

Like lightning or a rainbow, Opal flashes it's brilliance with the slightest movement. This is a stone said to inspire love, hope, & happiness & is said to be capable of providing great luck as it possesses all the virtues of the gemstones whose colours reside within it & also worn to supposedly strengthen sight & healing to the eyes. Traditionally it is also the gift given for a 14th wedding anniversary.